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YT18 UVM

2018 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,908 mi
Last recorded42,908 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT18 UVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 42,908 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 38,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/ and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 38,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/ and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 26,454 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 23,408 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 17,740 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 12,958 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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YT18 UVM 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

How do I check the history of YT18 UVM?

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What year was YT18 UVM registered?

YT18 UVM is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is YT18 UVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT18 UVM 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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