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VU02 VAK

2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,024 mi
Last recorded34,024 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 VAK
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,024 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 33,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,119 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 33,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre spliting

o/s/r tyre spliting

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,864 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,328 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,472 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 25,419 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,905 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
1,768
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 107
Headlamp aim too low 91
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
brake disc excessively pitted 76
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VU02 VAK is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 19,876 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU02 VAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU02 VAK registered?

VU02 VAK is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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