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SY17 UBE

2017 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,561 mi
Last recorded80,561 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Up27,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY17 UBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 80,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 71,097 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 46,642 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 46,628 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,708 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 26,535 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 26,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 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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SY17 UBE 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

How do I check the history of SY17 UBE?

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What year was SY17 UBE registered?

SY17 UBE is a 2017 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is SY17 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY17 UBE 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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