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GL14 VYH

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,766 mi
Last recorded195,766 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 VYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 195,766 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 184,330 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 184,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 174,981 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 174,981 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 164,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 158,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 137,916 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 128,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 116,184 miles

emissions not triggered a result

Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,368 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 62,695 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 VYH is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

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

Is GL14 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL14 VYH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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