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YP18 LFY

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,897 mi
Last recorded75,897 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP18 LFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 75,897 miles

Offside Front floor carpet hole may catch heel

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 61,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 51,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre low / bald edges tread no cords exposed at mot test plus also on tread wear band

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror damaged unlikely to cause injury to another

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 42,316 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 33,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads - 2.0mm + outside wall scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sill impact damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside wall scuffed + treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads - 3.0mm + outside wall scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside wall scuffed + treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 33,468 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads - 2.0mm + outside wall scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sill impact damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside wall scuffed + treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads - 3.0mm + outside wall scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside wall scuffed + treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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YP18 LFY is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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.

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What year was YP18 LFY registered?

YP18 LFY is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 16 April 2018.

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