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W999 POL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,031 mi
Last recorded138,031 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW999 POL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 138,031 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front drivers seatbelt buckle getting deteriorated

Rear axle corroded in areas

both front shock absorbers have slight fluid leaks

Pass 18 Dec 2024 131,160 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle getting corroded in areas

Pass 18 Dec 2023 124,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to get worn

Pass 13 Dec 2022 117,771 miles

both front shock absorbers have slight fluid leaks

Pass 17 Dec 2021 111,797 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,641 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 84,913 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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W999 POL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 63,647 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 W999 POL, 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 10 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W999 POL registered?

W999 POL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is W999 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W999 POL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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