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A17 BBX

2015 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,568 mi
Last recorded55,568 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Up33,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 55,568 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 55,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 53,210 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 53,209 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drl light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2023 50,827 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 48,694 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 46,259 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 40,824 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,044 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 37,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on shoulder and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 35,342 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on shoulder and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (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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A17 BBX is a 2015 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 33,108 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 BBX registered?

A17 BBX is a 2015 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is A17 BBX safe to buy?

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