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VN64 DFV

2014 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,294 mi
Last recorded95,294 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN64 DFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 95,294 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 91,102 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 85,478 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 82,127 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 82,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,188 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 77,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail ball joint needs flipping around so strut doesnt contact it (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,447 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 71,447 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,676 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,936 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 53,933 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 44,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted Linkage bent near upper ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VN64 DFV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 76,780 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 VN64 DFV, 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 12 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN64 DFV registered?

VN64 DFV is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2014.

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The MOT history for VN64 DFV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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