2017 Volkswagen up! · 43,996 MOT tests
2017 Volkswagen up! reliability
2017 Volkswagen up!s fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 up! years (43,996 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen up!s: 18.8%)
- 15.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen up!s: 18.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 29,962
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 43,996
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.8% of tests fail here (50% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen up!
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Tyres3.4%
- Brakes2.9%
- Suspension2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.21%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.19%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.11%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Rear fog lamp not working 0.91%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.83%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.7%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (16.23%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.43%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.81%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.48%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen up! year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volkswagen up! reliable?
2017 Volkswagen up!s fail 15.8% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 up! years (43,996 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen up! MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.21% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (1.19% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volkswagen up! have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Volkswagen up! shows 29,962 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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