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SH59 VUM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,559 mi
Last recorded61,559 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 VUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 61,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 50,461 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 50,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 38,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 29,789 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 23,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 20,124 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 20,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 17,848 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 15,165 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 14,010 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 13,374 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 12,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 11,421 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 10,650 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 8,762 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 7,380 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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SH59 VUM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SH59 VUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH59 VUM registered?

SH59 VUM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is SH59 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 VUM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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