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YR68 SMO

2018 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,124 mi
Last recorded50,124 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR68 SMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 50,124 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 42,036 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 42,027 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front brake pads not meeting requirements (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 34,030 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 25,002 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 18,225 miles

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

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

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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YR68 SMO is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR68 SMO registered?

YR68 SMO is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is YR68 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR68 SMO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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