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V36 KGW

1999 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,266 mi
Last recorded88,266 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Skoda Octavia99,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 KGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 88,266 miles

NSF tyre chas a cut on outer sidewall but does not expose cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 30 May 2013 88,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NSF tyre chas a cut on outer sidewall but does not expose cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 May 2012 88,185 miles

light damage to nearside outer sill.

Pass 26 May 2011 86,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

accident damage to nearside sill (no sharp edges or weakened structure)

Fail 25 May 2011 86,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

accident damage to nearside sill (no sharp edges or weakened structure)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 84,395 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 82,235 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,886 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,639 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)

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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V36 KGW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 99,429 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 V36 KGW, 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 27 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V36 KGW registered?

V36 KGW is a 1999 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V36 KGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V36 KGW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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