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BV17 YWN

2017 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,612 mi
Last recorded88,612 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 YWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 88,612 miles

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

Offside mirror cap missing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 88,612 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside mirror cap missing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 May 2025 80,987 miles

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror cap missing

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 80,987 miles

Offside mirror cap missing

Handbrake lever travel high

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 73,271 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high, indicates adjustment or repair needed.

Offside Mirror cap missing

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

Fail 2 May 2024 73,271 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high, indicates adjustment or repair needed.

Offside Mirror cap missing

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 63,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 62,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 52,415 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 43,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 43,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 35,994 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 14,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (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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BV17 YWN is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV17 YWN registered?

BV17 YWN is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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