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VU02 YGO

2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

20,138 mi
Last recorded20,138 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YGO
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 20,138 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 20,097 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 19,338 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 18,601 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 17,854 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 16,933 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2020 15,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 14,337 miles

145/60/R13/65T. All 3mm.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 14,336 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

145/60/R13/65T. All 3mm.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 14,336 miles

145/60/R13/65T. All 3mm.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,316 miles

145/60/R13/65T. All 3mm.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 14,080 miles

145/60/R13/65T. All 3mm.

coil spring corroded All corroded but serviceable. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 13,860 miles

145/60/R13/65T. All 3mm.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 13,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

145/60/R13/65T. All 3mm. N/S/R slightly out of shape.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 13,379 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play on steering wheel

Pass 29 Nov 2012 13,112 miles

145/60/R13/65T Front 4mm Rear 4mm.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 12,912 miles

145/60/13. All 2mm.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 12,912 miles

145/60/13. All 2mm.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 12,452 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 9,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 7,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 5,767 miles

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

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 YGO is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGO, 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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VU02 YGO is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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