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VK62 YXB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,198 mi
Last recorded179,198 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 YXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 179,198 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside fronts (slightly) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 179,198 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside fronts (slightly) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 167,201 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside fronts and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 156,548 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 142,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 123,909 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

cut in n/s/r tyre & starting to crack & perish

Pass 22 Oct 2020 109,213 miles

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

small cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2020 109,210 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

n/s wiper rubber split on ends

small cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2019 95,015 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight freying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 82,443 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 82,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,203 miles

o/s/f seat belt webbing slight wear/fluffing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,262 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 40,925 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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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VK62 YXB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 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 VK62 YXB, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK62 YXB registered?

VK62 YXB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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