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Y55 RED

2018 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,632 mi
Last recorded11,632 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 RED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 11,632 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 10,137 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 8,169 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 6,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 6,051 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 6,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 4,778 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up?

Based on 1,165,022 MOT tests across 126,770 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,276
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
126,770
On UK Roads
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Y55 RED is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 23,668 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of Y55 RED?

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What year was Y55 RED registered?

Y55 RED is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is Y55 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y55 RED shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y55 RED have outstanding finance?

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