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GL14 VVU

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,402 mi
Last recorded144,402 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 VVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 144,402 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 130,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 125,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 123,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 123,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 118,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,495 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 110,737 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,979 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,565 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge (devoid of tread)

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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GL14 VVU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 76,780 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL14 VVU, 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 12 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL14 VVU registered?

GL14 VVU is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is GL14 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL14 VVU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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