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BW17 HLX

2017 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,829 mi
Last recorded59,829 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 HLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 59,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs very badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 52,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 52,024 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 43,558 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,737 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2022 30,131 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 21,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Slightly cracked/perished at outside edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 21,764 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 (Both front discs heavily corroded on surfaces, esp o/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 15,742 miles
Pass 22 Jun 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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BW17 HLX is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in White 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.

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What year was BW17 HLX registered?

BW17 HLX is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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