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W737 VGX

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,567 mi
Last recorded133,567 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW737 VGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 133,567 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 128,333 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 122,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 119,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 119,125 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 112,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,395 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 106,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 99,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,430 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,891 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 98,620 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,620 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 98,161 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 96,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 96,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 94,362 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 91,456 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 86,831 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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W737 VGX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,750 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 W737 VGX, 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 26 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W737 VGX registered?

W737 VGX is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W737 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W737 VGX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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