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GL59 JYG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,751 mi
Last recorded74,751 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 JYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 74,751 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 71,112 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,635 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 62,269 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 58,257 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 54,530 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,502 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 48,133 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 48,133 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,321 miles

Nearside Front Road tyre inner edge heavily worn close to cords.

Offside Front Road tyre inner edge heavily worn close to cords.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 42,321 miles

Nearside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Wing mirror turn signal (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road tyre inner edge heavily worn close to cords.

Offside Front Road tyre inner edge heavily worn close to cords.

Pass 19 Nov 2016 37,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 32,753 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 28,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 22,993 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,666 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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GL59 JYG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 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 GL59 JYG, 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 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL59 JYG registered?

GL59 JYG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is GL59 JYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 JYG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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