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YC18 MPU

2018 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,446 mi
Last recorded41,446 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 MPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 41,446 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 41,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 30,269 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 25,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 19,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 16,737 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 11,631 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 MPU 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 MPU registered?

YC18 MPU is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is YC18 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 MPU 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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