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BG17 VBJ

2017 Volkswagen Up

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,336 mi
Last recorded27,336 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 VBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 27,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 26,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 25,698 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 24,789 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visible parts inspected only ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 24,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt visible parts inspected only ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 23,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 19,010 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 16,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Mar 2020 16,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 VBJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Yellow 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 BG17 VBJ registered?

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

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