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VJ14 BEL

2014 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,766 mi
Last recorded193,766 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ14 BEL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 193,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 179,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 167,349 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 157,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 146,718 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 137,070 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 137,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 123,865 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 22 May 2018 113,822 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 113,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 85,334 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

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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VJ14 BEL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 76,780 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 VJ14 BEL, 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 12 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VJ14 BEL registered?

VJ14 BEL is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2014.

Is VJ14 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJ14 BEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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