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VN59 GLK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,862 mi
Last recorded124,862 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 GLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 124,862 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 124,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault SENSOR (1.6 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 120,169 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 102,036 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 98,669 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 98,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,919 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,111 miles

Central Front Both rear wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,060 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front brake pads wearing low

Handbrake lever stiff in operation

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired reflector cracked (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake stiff to release(gate sticking)

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,239 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 56,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,137 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,707 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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VN59 GLK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN59 GLK, 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 VN59 GLK registered?

VN59 GLK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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