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AF17 XVU

2017 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,694 mi
Last recorded73,694 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 XVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 73,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2025 67,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2025 67,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 56,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,604 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 46,604 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Also Different aspect ratios fitted on same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 0520 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 35,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 2016 tyre is well below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 0520 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 24,312 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 24,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 15,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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AF17 XVU is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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

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What year was AF17 XVU registered?

AF17 XVU is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AF17 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 XVU shows 12 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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