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BG17 GUH

2017 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,143 mi
Last recorded68,143 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 GUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 68,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 57,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 57,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 49,548 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 35,045 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 32,443 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 26,734 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 26,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 19,313 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 19,313 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (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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BG17 GUH 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

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What year was BG17 GUH registered?

BG17 GUH is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is BG17 GUH safe to buy?

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