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GF59 JVW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,687 mi
Last recorded149,687 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 JVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 149,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 141,380 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 132,541 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 132,541 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 125,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 125,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area, close to exposing cordings. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. worn smooth inner tread edge area, close to exposing cordings. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. worn smooth inner tread edge area, close to exposing cordings. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 110,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. worn smooth inner & outer tread edge area, close to exposing cordings. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. worn smooth inner tread edge area, close to exposing cordings. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. worn smooth inner tread edge area, close to exposing cordings. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,598 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,923 miles

Front both tyres wearing low on edges

Offside Front tyre inner edge close too cords

Fail 12 Apr 2017 89,923 miles

Front both tyres wearing low on edges

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge close too cords

Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,890 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,209 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,474 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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GF59 JVW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 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 Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF59 JVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF59 JVW registered?

GF59 JVW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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