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W789 VGW

2000 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,072 mi
Last recorded36,072 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Jimny66,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 VGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 36,072 miles

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 36,061 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to body mount (marked in yellow ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

underbody painted in underseal

Pass 6 Jun 2024 35,543 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 33,673 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 32,490 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 31,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 31,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 29,834 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 28,520 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 25,610 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake disc rusty on outside edge

Pass 27 Dec 2013 19,577 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

both front tyres starting to crack and perish within tread and sidewalls

lose wireing to front foglights (wires not secured to anythink)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 19,577 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

both front tyres starting to crack and perish within tread and sidewalls

lose wireing to front foglights (wires not secured to anythink)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 18,658 miles

rear exhust poor delaminate

Pass 3 Jan 2012 17,832 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 16,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 14,892 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 13,330 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 11,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,293 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 9,399 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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W789 VGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 66,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W789 VGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W789 VGW registered?

W789 VGW is a 2000 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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