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YC18 AEY

2018 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,316 mi
Last recorded54,316 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 AEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 54,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 50,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 43,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 38,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2022 33,709 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror in drivers peripheral vision ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Mar 2021 25,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror in drivers peripheral vision ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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YC18 AEY is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC18 AEY registered?

YC18 AEY is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is YC18 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 AEY 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.

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