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VE59 BVJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,694 mi
Last recorded46,694 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 BVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 46,694 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 43,497 miles

UNDERTRAY AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 14 Dec 2023 43,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front side repeater damaged

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 48,282 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror indicator damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,664 miles

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 24 Nov 2020 42,101 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 40,997 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 40,997 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 38,474 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 35,348 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 31,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 27,582 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 27,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 23,868 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 19,653 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 15,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VE59 BVJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE59 BVJ, 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.

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What year was VE59 BVJ registered?

VE59 BVJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is VE59 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 BVJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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