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GL14 VWK

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,754 mi
Last recorded152,754 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 152,754 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 145,672 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 137,649 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 132,998 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 132,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 129,874 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 129,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 115,729 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 97,492 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint as a small pin hole in boot

Pass 9 Jul 2020 89,858 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 76,541 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 14 May 2018 62,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 45,881 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 VWK is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

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

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