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W594 VGW

2000 Proton Compact

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,962 mi
Last recorded56,962 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Proton Compact58,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW594 VGW
MakeProton
ModelCompact
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,962 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 56,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,918 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 50,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,236 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,306 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,479 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,630 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking on outer wall

Fail 8 Apr 2010 41,942 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,942 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,780 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,697 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,079 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,336 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Compact?

Based on 17,101 MOT tests across 2,067 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,368
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,067
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,657
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 744
Brake pipe excessively corroded 701
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W594 VGW is a 2000 Proton Compact in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2000 Proton Compact models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 58,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton Compact fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W594 VGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Compact typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Proton Compact is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W594 VGW registered?

W594 VGW is a 2000 Proton Compact, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W594 VGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W594 VGW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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