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VK09 XVE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,846 mi
Last recorded118,846 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 XVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 118,846 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 103,582 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 103,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 98,691 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,759 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,234 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 91,233 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 88,768 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 88,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broke (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 83,940 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 83,922 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position lever broken (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,697 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,424 miles

bonnet realise handle not fitted correctly

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,120 miles

bonnet pull broken inside car

Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,339 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 31,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,149 miles

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

O/S/F side repeater lense damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,472 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low

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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VK09 XVE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VK09 XVE, 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 VK09 XVE registered?

VK09 XVE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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