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AV17 FZC

2017 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,583 mi
Last recorded122,583 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 FZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 122,583 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 122,581 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 117,822 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 4 Mar 2024 106,610 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 92,004 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,574 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 47,319 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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 FZC is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV17 FZC registered?

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

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