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VU62 WYY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,718 mi
Last recorded112,718 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 WYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 112,718 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 103,894 miles

Engine coolant level below minimum

Pass 19 Dec 2023 92,857 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 92,854 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Cannot be readily opened with out the aid of a pair of mole grips (3.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to insufficient oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,929 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 81,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepping

Pass 13 Dec 2021 68,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 58,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 50,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corrored in inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 50,841 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected handbrake lever not releasing due to slider damaged (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly split to cords on inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corrored in inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 42,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 29,741 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 20,483 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,603 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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VU62 WYY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 VU62 WYY, 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 VU62 WYY registered?

VU62 WYY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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