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VK59 YLF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,860 mi
Last recorded82,860 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 YLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 82,860 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 78,961 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,766 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 74,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,235 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 71,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 66,083 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,747 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 59,514 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 59,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,936 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,683 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 44,045 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 44,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,951 miles

child seat fitted. oil stain @ o/s/f caliper?

Fail 4 Dec 2014 30,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 30,845 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 25,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 20,247 miles

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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VK59 YLF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK59 YLF, 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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VK59 YLF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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