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2017 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SM67 AEJ

SM67 AEJ

2017 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2017. Recorded mileage 40,302 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2017 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
40,302 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03 Nov 2026
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle presents an exceptionally clean MOT history with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 November 2025 at 40,302 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to 2022, suggesting the car has been kept in a roadworthy condition without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is low for a nine year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,478 miles per year. The accumulation has remained steady over the last few years, growing from 23,974 miles in December 2022 to 40,302 miles by November 2025. There are no erratic jumps in mileage or suspiciously low intervals that would suggest the vehicle spent prolonged periods standing, which often leads to perished seals or seized calipers. The record shows a single failure on 7 December 2022 at 23,974 miles, though the tester recorded no specific defects, implying a clerical error or a minor issue resolved instantly. Because the official history is devoid of advisories regarding brake disc corrosion, suspension bush wear, or exhaust leaks, there are no specific red flags in the data. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on consumables that may have degraded due to low usage rather than wear. Check the tyre date codes to ensure the rubber has not hardened with age and inspect the brake fluid condition. Given the lack of recorded structural corrosion in the MOT history, a quick check of the underbody for surface rust is sufficient to confirm the vehicle's integrity.

SM67 AEJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
  • 40,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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SM67 AEJ Mileage History

  1. 07/12/202223,974 mi
  2. 07/12/202223,974 mi
  3. 08/12/202329,199 mi+5,225 mi
  4. 22/10/202434,212 mi+5,013 mi
  5. 04/11/202540,302 mi+6,090 mi

Average of roughly 5,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SM67 AEJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 14:54
MOT Analysis

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 (SM67 AEJ) between December 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 November 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 (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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