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WG55 LVT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,747 mi
Last recorded96,747 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 LVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 96,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 96,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,214 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 86,604 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror darkened (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 86,602 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror darkened (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,757 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 82,678 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,355 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop badly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Bump stop badly deteriorated.

Fail 14 Oct 2020 81,355 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bump stop badly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Bump stop badly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,016 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 79,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 76,766 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 76,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,588 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,907 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 71,905 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,356 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,048 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 63,046 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 55,966 miles

Both front brake discs worn/pitted slightly on outer edges.

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,966 miles

Both front brake discs worn/pitted slightly on outer edges.

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,168 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE NEW FRONT TYRES VERY SOON.

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 45,621 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,621 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,625 miles

BONNET safety catch release lever partially seized.

FRONT BRAKES binding slightly.

NEARSIDE REAR tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,340 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 29,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WG55 LVT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WG55 LVT, 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 WG55 LVT registered?

WG55 LVT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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