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WG07 VLZ

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

183,450 mi
Last recorded183,450 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 VLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 183,450 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 183,450 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 174,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 164,601 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 148,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 134,293 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 126,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner door handle broken but still readily open door

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,315 miles

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,738 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,735 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 88,822 miles

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape 205/60r15

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,551 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 71,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,785 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,889 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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WG07 VLZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 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 WG07 VLZ, 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 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG07 VLZ registered?

WG07 VLZ is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2007.

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