2018 Volkswagen up! · 43,379 MOT tests
2018 Volkswagen up! reliability
2018 Volkswagen up!s fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 up! years (43,379 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen up!s: 18.8%)
- 13.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen up!s: 18.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 23,602
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 43,379
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.8% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen up!
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Tyres3.4%
- Brakes1.8%
- Suspension1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.55%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.18%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.72%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.72%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Rear fog lamp not working 0.62%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.67%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.44%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.41%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (2.39%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.19%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen up! year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volkswagen up! reliable?
2018 Volkswagen up!s fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 up! years (43,379 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen up! MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.55% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (1.18% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (0.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volkswagen up! have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Volkswagen up! shows 23,602 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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