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AV17 ECX

2017 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,877 mi
Last recorded36,877 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 ECX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 36,877 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 36,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2025 31,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 26,648 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 26,648 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 21,242 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 17,315 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 17,315 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 12,420 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 10,131 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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AV17 ECX is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV17 ECX?

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What year was AV17 ECX registered?

AV17 ECX is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is AV17 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 ECX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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