2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DG17 NBZ
2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 82,547 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG17 NBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 82,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG17 NBZ 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 (DG17 NBZ) between February 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
DG17 NBZ Mileage History
- 09/02/202370,786 mi
- 09/02/202370,786 mi
- 26/02/202475,187 mi+4,401 mi
- 15/10/202478,069 mi+2,882 mi
- 22/09/202582,547 mi+4,478 mi
Average of roughly 4,493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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- ASG Automated Gearbox IssuesModerate
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 / MisfireModerate
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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