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VN58 HZM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,854 mi
Last recorded146,854 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 HZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 146,854 miles

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

Rear all suspension coroeded

tpms light on

Fail 8 Oct 2024 146,797 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Alternator belt looks loose.

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

Rear Heatshield loose starting to drop down.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 144,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 142,124 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 136,486 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,754 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 129,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,326 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,179 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 101,782 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,764 miles

insides of front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 75,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,391 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,449 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,646 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2013 49,646 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,579 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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VN58 HZM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VN58 HZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN58 HZM registered?

VN58 HZM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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The MOT history for VN58 HZM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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