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WF62 GZW

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,089 mi
Last recorded143,089 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 GZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 143,089 miles

Plastic Undertrays Fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2026 143,057 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic Undertrays Fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2025 132,139 miles

Plastic Undertrays Fitted

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 122,573 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 122,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 109,399 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad wearing 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre wearing inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad wearing 90 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread wearing and cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 98,908 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Air bag lamp illuminated (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad wearing 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre wearing inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad wearing 90 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread wearing and cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 64,918 miles

emission print out not issued , vehicle would not reach max revs due to design features

Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 54,047 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 53,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 45,851 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2016 35,651 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,033 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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WF62 GZW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WF62 GZW, 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 WF62 GZW registered?

WF62 GZW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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