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VE59 TMY

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,115 mi
Last recorded150,115 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 TMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 150,115 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 150,115 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 137,015 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 130,352 miles

Front bonnet grill damage

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack has slight seepage oil

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre inner edge worn

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

front tyres as axle pair different sizes to the rear

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 27 Jan 2023 130,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front bonnet grill damage

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack has slight seepage oil

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre inner edge worn

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

front tyres as axle pair different sizes to the rear

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 117,561 miles

front tyres different size to rear

rear shock cover worn /loose

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,316 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 109,316 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 108,030 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,298 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,840 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,750 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 78,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,486 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,941 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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VE59 TMY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

VE59 TMY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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