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W181 VEF

2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,991 mi
Last recorded48,991 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+59,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 VEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 48,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 48,991 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 47,482 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 45,902 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,041 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 42,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 39,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front / Rear at flare nut (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise on rotation (2.6.2)

Nearside rear light lens cracked but not showing incorrect light

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise on rotation (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres cracked but not showing cords

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Hi-Level (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 39,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front / Rear at flare nut (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise on rotation (2.6.2)

Nearside rear light lens cracked but not showing incorrect light

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise on rotation (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres cracked but not showing cords

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Hi-Level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,079 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 38,077 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 38,020 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 37,095 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 36,184 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 32,872 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,487 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 27,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,528 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 22,528 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 16,481 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake imbalance 40%

Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,247 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,229 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 7,654 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon-r+?

Based on 607,585 MOT tests across 35,379 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,813
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
35,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,567
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,874
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,380
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,341
Registration plate lamp not working 11,050
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W181 VEF is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 59,123 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 Suzuki Wagon-r+ fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W181 VEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon-r+ typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W181 VEF registered?

W181 VEF is a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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