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WG59 XGB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,089 mi
Last recorded30,089 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 XGB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 30,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp has water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Rear suspension arm's bushes cracking/perished (all)

Fail 15 Jun 2026 30,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp has water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Rear suspension arm's bushes cracking/perished (all)

fuel cap seal cracking/perished

Pass 23 Jun 2025 18,352 miles

Fuel cap seal light cracking/perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged heavily cracked/perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 18,311 miles

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

Front Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire hose into high pressure pump (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside of tyre bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal light cracking/perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged heavily cracked/perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 11,606 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 11,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parts on the underside are slightly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 11,437 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parts on the underside are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 11,413 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

some parts on the under side are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 11,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 11,067 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror assembly missing

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 10,901 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 10,901 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear tyre perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 10,663 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 10,080 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 10,076 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 8,653 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 7,635 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 7,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 5,916 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 5,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

n/s mirror assemberly insecure

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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WG59 XGB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 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 WG59 XGB, 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 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG59 XGB registered?

WG59 XGB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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