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Y234 XAE

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

5,635 mi
Last recorded5,635 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 XAE
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 5,635 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 5,616 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 5,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 4,330 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 4,326 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 3,255 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 1,775 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 1,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 1,390 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 1,299 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 1,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 999 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
1,768
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 107
Headlamp aim too low 91
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
brake disc excessively pitted 76
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Y234 XAE is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 23,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y234 XAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y234 XAE registered?

Y234 XAE is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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