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BD17 GKN

2017 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,127 mi
Last recorded53,127 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 GKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 53,127 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2026 52,656 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 52,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2025 44,285 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 38,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 31,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 25,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 19,647 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 12,041 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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BD17 GKN 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD17 GKN registered?

BD17 GKN is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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