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RK62 VXL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,763 mi
Last recorded194,763 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 VXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 194,763 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 194,763 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 185,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 171,846 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 171,837 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 160,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 148,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 134,618 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 123,301 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2020 123,301 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 107,881 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 93,191 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf & osf (inner & outer) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr & osr (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 93,191 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf & osf (inner & outer) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr & osr (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Sep 2017 86,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/65/15 (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,953 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,698 miles

Child seat fitted to adult belt

Engine bay cover fitted obscuring some componenets

Undertrays fitted obscuring some componenets

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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RK62 VXL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RK62 VXL, 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 RK62 VXL registered?

RK62 VXL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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