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YM18 YCL

2018 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,366 mi
Last recorded73,366 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 YCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 73,366 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 73,365 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 62,751 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 62,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 27,700 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 24,669 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 24,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 19,502 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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YM18 YCL is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

How do I check the history of YM18 YCL?

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What year was YM18 YCL registered?

YM18 YCL is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 August 2018.

Is YM18 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM18 YCL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM18 YCL have outstanding finance?

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