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DB54 ART

2017 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,295 mi
Last recorded66,295 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB54 ART
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 66,295 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 62,341 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 62,341 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 51,240 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,913 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 26,632 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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DB54 ART is a 2017 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DB54 ART?

You can check the full history of DB54 ART by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DB54 ART registered?

DB54 ART is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is DB54 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB54 ART shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DB54 ART have outstanding finance?

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