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WF05 VGO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,864 mi
Last recorded117,864 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 VGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 117,864 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 117,864 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 112,470 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 112,468 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 106,436 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 106,436 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2023 104,179 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 104,179 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 101,185 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 101,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 92,634 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 92,634 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 89,985 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,720 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 86,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing to inner tread edge

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,128 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,905 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 65,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,404 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,226 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,710 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,205 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,995 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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WF05 VGO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 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 WF05 VGO, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WF05 VGO registered?

WF05 VGO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WF05 VGO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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