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CU17 WLJ

2017 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,589 mi
Last recorded74,589 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 WLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 74,589 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 66,560 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play close on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 66,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check tyre or bearing due to bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play close on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 61,515 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 61,515 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 47,575 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,133 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2020 31,415 miles

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

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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CU17 WLJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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 CU17 WLJ registered?

CU17 WLJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is CU17 WLJ safe to buy?

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