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CV17 UWL

2017 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,647 mi
Last recorded88,647 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV17 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 88,647 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 76,938 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 76,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 63,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 63,975 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 55,538 miles

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

handbrake lever has some travel

Fail 22 Feb 2023 55,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

handbrake lever has some travel

Pass 5 Feb 2022 46,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 38,105 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 31,733 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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CV17 UWL is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV17 UWL registered?

CV17 UWL is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is CV17 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV17 UWL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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