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YD18 TGJ

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,799 mi
Last recorded35,799 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 TGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 35,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 35,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 28,301 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 23,401 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 18,962 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 18,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 14,302 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 14,288 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 11,550 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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YD18 TGJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

How do I check the history of YD18 TGJ?

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What year was YD18 TGJ registered?

YD18 TGJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is YD18 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD18 TGJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD18 TGJ have outstanding finance?

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