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YC18 BLJ

2018 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,413 mi
Last recorded19,413 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 BLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 19,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 17,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake lever near to its reserve travel

Pass 2 May 2024 15,579 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 14,398 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 13,021 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Apr 2022 13,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 12,123 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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YC18 BLJ 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 BLJ registered?

YC18 BLJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is YC18 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 BLJ 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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