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BT17 ESO

2017 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,523 mi
Last recorded70,523 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 ESO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,523 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 70,523 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 62,634 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 61,675 miles

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2023 61,321 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,121 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 60,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 48,737 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 33,316 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 33,313 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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BT17 ESO is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT17 ESO registered?

BT17 ESO is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BT17 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 ESO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT17 ESO have outstanding finance?

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