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W139 VGU

2000 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,812 mi
Last recorded116,812 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW139 VGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 116,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 116,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 105,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear shocker bump stops/dust covers deteriorated

Slight play o/s inner steering rack end.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 105,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear shocker bump stops/dust covers deteriorated

Slight play o/s inner steering rack end.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 100,998 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,998 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 95,750 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 70,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,792 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,363 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 66,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,502 miles

h/brake could be better

Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,224 miles

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight inbalance of rear brakes

vehicle oily underneath

Fail 3 Jun 2008 57,224 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight inbalance of rear brakes

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 7 Jun 2007 58,173 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 46,402 miles

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

offside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

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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W139 VGU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W139 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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What year was W139 VGU registered?

W139 VGU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 May 2000.

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