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BW17 BTF

2017 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,361 mi
Last recorded26,361 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 BTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 26,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 25,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 23,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 19,604 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 19,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 15,974 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 15,974 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 10,870 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 7,989 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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BW17 BTF is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW17 BTF registered?

BW17 BTF is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is BW17 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 BTF 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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