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W141 VGU

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,479 mi
Last recorded70,479 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 VGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,479 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,857 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,004 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,250 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 46,388 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,098 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine management warning light stays on indicating a certain fault.

Fail 11 May 2010 44,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine management warning light stays on indicating a certain fault.

Pass 2 May 2009 40,961 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 37,613 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 37,613 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 34,586 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 32,902 miles

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

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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W141 VGU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W141 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 W141 VGU registered?

W141 VGU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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