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YX18 XBF

2018 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,744 mi
Last recorded49,744 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX18 XBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 49,744 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2025 45,795 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 45,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 39,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 33,847 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 28,523 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 24,602 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 24,602 miles

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

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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YX18 XBF is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX18 XBF registered?

YX18 XBF is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is YX18 XBF safe to buy?

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