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GL14 VWD

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,890 mi
Last recorded130,890 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 130,890 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

coolent bottle empty

Pass 28 Oct 2025 126,919 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 126,919 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 122,740 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 122,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,196 miles

Emissions tested & met no dsm readings

Pass 27 Sep 2023 109,287 miles

ABS module has slight dampness around it

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stone chip just outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate poor condition (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 109,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ABS module has slight dampness around it

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stone chip just outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,088 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,215 miles

Nearside Front bumper has impact damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 99,196 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate damaged (delaminated affecting lettering & numbers) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper has impact damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

under shields fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 83,799 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 64,684 miles

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 VWD is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GL14 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

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

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