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W136 DWU

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

54,419 mi
Last recorded54,419 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 DWU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 54,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 54,419 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 51,756 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 51,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 50,374 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 40,120 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 36,991 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 35,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 29,702 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 22,951 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 22,799 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 22,799 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 22,610 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 21,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 20,795 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 19,556 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 18,264 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 17,089 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 17,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 16,350 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 15,204 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 14,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2008 14,302 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 13,317 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 12,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 10,861 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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W136 DWU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W136 DWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W136 DWU registered?

W136 DWU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W136 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W136 DWU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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