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W889 VKG

2000 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,851 mi
Last recorded66,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 VKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2015 61,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,782 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,040 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 56,034 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,331 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 48,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,793 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 45,341 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 45,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,892 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,767 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,627 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W889 VKG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W889 VKG, 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 W889 VKG registered?

W889 VKG is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W889 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W889 VKG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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