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WF12 VBM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,696 mi
Last recorded94,696 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 VBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 94,696 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 88,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 81,954 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 76,635 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,455 miles

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

Plastic engine cover fitted.

Pass 4 Jun 2020 71,470 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 68,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2018 63,678 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Rear Both tyres perished between treads

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear both tyres perished between treads

under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,931 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,897 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WF12 VBM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 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 WF12 VBM, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WF12 VBM registered?

WF12 VBM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is WF12 VBM safe to buy?

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