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A436 MEL

2017 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,669 mi
Last recorded33,669 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA436 MEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 33,669 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 31,273 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 29,082 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 26,967 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 25,096 miles

Exhaust Heatshield Slightly Insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2022 25,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Heatshield Slightly Insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 23,806 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 22,878 miles

Nearside outer side sill has a large dent

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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A436 MEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 27,818 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A436 MEL registered?

A436 MEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 February 2017.

Is A436 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A436 MEL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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