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W737 VLO

2000 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,717 mi
Last recorded103,717 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW737 VLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 103,717 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 103,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 92,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 92,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 82,508 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 76,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,885 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Apr 2012 68,885 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,234 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,717 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,759 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,670 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,061 miles

Advise brakes feel soft (adjustment)

Advise front number plate slighty cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 32,516 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 VLO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

W737 VLO is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W737 VLO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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