2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · BK17 CUW
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02/03/2017. Recorded mileage 22,473 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 999cc
BK17 CUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 22,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BK17 CUW Mileage History
- 01/03/202211,979 mi
- 06/04/202314,777 mi+2,798 mi
- 03/04/202418,276 mi+3,499 mi
- 03/04/202418,278 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/202522,473 mi+4,195 mi
Average of roughly 3,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BK17 CUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Up (BK17 CUW) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ASG Automated Gearbox Issues(Moderate)
The automated manual gearbox (ASG) is jerky in traffic, slow to engage drive, and prone to clutch actuator failures. The manual gearbox is far more reliable.
- Ignition Coil / Misfire(Moderate)
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine can suffer from ignition coil failures leading to misfires, rough idling and poor fuel economy. Coils are inexpensive but should be replaced in sets.
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