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JWG 188S

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,666 mi
Last recorded21,666 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWG 188S
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 21,666 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 15,810 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 9,990 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 9,989 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 9,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 9,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 9,847 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 9,693 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 8,118 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 4,919 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 3,778 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 3,190 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 2,511 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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JWG 188S is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 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 JWG 188S, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JWG 188S registered?

JWG 188S is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is JWG 188S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWG 188S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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