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GV58 KWW

2008 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,290 mi
Last recorded161,290 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 KWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 161,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 155,307 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wear indicator wiring damaged

Offside Rear off side rear brake back plate insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2025 155,307 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wear indicator wiring damaged

Offside Rear off side rear brake back plate insecure

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 140,931 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 140,844 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Feb 2023 132,741 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 132,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 125,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 119,704 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 119,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 110,342 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 110,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,629 miles

Exhaust middle section sleeve corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,128 miles

Exhuast centre pipe clamp round sleeve corroded

Front brake discs corroding inside edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 90,128 miles

Exhuast centre pipe clamp round sleeve corroded

Front brake discs corroding inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,630 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,022 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 66,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear shock absorber protective cover detatched

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,181 miles

Nearside rear damper cover, and top foam stop deteriorating

Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread, not revealing cords

Offside rear tyre cracking on tread, not revealing cords

Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,830 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 29,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GV58 KWW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 GV58 KWW, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV58 KWW registered?

GV58 KWW is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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