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AE17 VCJ

2017 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,090 mi
Last recorded107,090 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 VCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 107,090 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 107,090 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2024 100,321 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 100,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam also retaining bracket fitted incorrectly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 92,270 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,746 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,365 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 48,365 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Excessive travel on handbrake

Pass 8 May 2020

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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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AE17 VCJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE17 VCJ?

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What year was AE17 VCJ registered?

AE17 VCJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is AE17 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 VCJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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