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W136 VGU

2000 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,822 mi
Last recorded88,822 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 VGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 88,822 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 86,015 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,166 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 82,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 80,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 77,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant pipe insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 72,383 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,469 miles

Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 9 Apr 2018 68,432 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,404 miles

Front Number plate damaged but not likley to be misread

Fail 30 Mar 2017 64,404 miles

Front Number plate damaged but not likley to be misread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 59,846 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,959 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,007 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front number plate cracked

pffside front and offside rear tyres perished

possible sump leaking oil

Fail 1 Apr 2014 49,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front number plate cracked

pffside front and offside rear tyres perished

possible sump leaking oil

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,958 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,922 miles

both headlamp aim patterns not very clear

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,882 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front numberplate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre perished >>165/70/14

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2009 30,882 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system corroded

Front numberplate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre perished >>165/70/14

Rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,648 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,389 miles

corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,050 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 VGU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGU, 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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W136 VGU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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