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AK59 VGJ

2010 Skoda Roomster

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

181,827 mi
Last recorded181,827 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Roomster62,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 181,827 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2025 181,827 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2024 169,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 26 Jan 2024 169,232 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides in poor condition - appear to be crumbling (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 157,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear near to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle struggled to pass emissions smoke limits

steering arms have slight play

Fail 3 Feb 2023 156,980 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear near to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both nsr and osr (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle struggled to pass emissions smoke limits

steering arms have slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2022 145,936 miles

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 145,931 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 135,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Fail 27 Jan 2021 135,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 123,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 109,953 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 109,950 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 98,075 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres smooth on outer edge just passed test

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear seats not fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 98,075 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres smooth on outer edge just passed test

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,121 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 78,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 72,761 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 72,761 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,741 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,362 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Roomster?

Based on 339,198 MOT tests across 22,877 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
5,830
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
22,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,146
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 1,804
position lamp(s) not working 1,732
Stop lamp not working 1,699
Full Skoda Roomster reliability report

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AK59 VGJ is a 2010 Skoda Roomster in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Roomster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 62,641 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 Skoda Roomster fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK59 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Roomster typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 16 years old, this Skoda Roomster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK59 VGJ is a 2010 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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