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AD17 BFY

2017 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

45,728 mi
Last recorded45,728 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 BFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 45,728 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 38,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 34,005 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 29,858 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,822 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 23,163 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 23,163 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AD17 BFY is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 9 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 AD17 BFY?

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What year was AD17 BFY registered?

AD17 BFY is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 August 2017.

Is AD17 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD17 BFY 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.

Does AD17 BFY have outstanding finance?

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