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GL14 WWM

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,797 mi
Last recorded114,797 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 WWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 114,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2025 114,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 109,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 105,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

rear tyres worn

suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 105,015 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

rear tyres worn

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,251 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,010 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,649 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 79,649 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 66,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 54,508 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 43,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount ()

Nearside Front Cut under 25mm on inner sidewall no cords exposed

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low

Offside Front Tyre starting to get low

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 May 2017 43,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount ()

Nearside Front Cut under 25mm on inner sidewall no cords exposed

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low

Offside Front Tyre starting to get low

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 WWM is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WWM, 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 WWM registered?

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

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