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B23 ETH

2017 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,146 mi
Last recorded84,146 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 ETH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 84,146 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 84,146 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,851 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 67,851 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 58,034 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 58,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,425 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 33,078 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 19,535 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 19,535 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 13,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Sqeaking (5.3.2 (c))

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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B23 ETH is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 B23 ETH registered?

B23 ETH is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is B23 ETH safe to buy?

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