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AU17 UOY

2017 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,214 mi
Last recorded72,214 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 UOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 72,214 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 72,214 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 65,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 58,732 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 51,689 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 51,689 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,485 miles

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

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

Grove in outside surface of nsf brake disc

Pass 28 Dec 2020 36,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 31,320 miles

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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AU17 UOY 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 77.8%.

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.

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What year was AU17 UOY registered?

AU17 UOY is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AU17 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 UOY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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