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BD17 GLJ

2017 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,727 mi
Last recorded48,727 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 GLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 48,727 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 48,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 42,323 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 42,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush has debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on the inner edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished shoulders 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 37,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 33,591 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 26,528 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 20,084 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 18,262 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 GLJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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 BD17 GLJ registered?

BD17 GLJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is BD17 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 GLJ 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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