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VR59 MUM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

204,475 mi
Last recorded204,475 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR59 MUM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 204,475 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 195,954 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 180,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 164,536 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 149,711 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 136,193 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 126,005 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 116,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn low 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn low 3mm

Fail 9 Oct 2018 116,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 13 Oct 2017 104,055 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,007 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2015 72,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 51,214 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,319 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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VR59 MUM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VR59 MUM, 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 VR59 MUM registered?

VR59 MUM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is VR59 MUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR59 MUM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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