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WG59 XMF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

163,595 mi
Last recorded163,595 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 XMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 163,595 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 163,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 163,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear sub frame rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2021 153,093 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 153,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavilly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavilly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 138,584 miles

Rear Tyres stepping on the inner edges

Fail 22 Dec 2020 138,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 125,416 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR + OSR ()

Front Bottom arm rear bushes perishing with slight play

Rear Tyres stepping on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2019 125,416 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR + OSR ()

Front Bottom arm rear bushes perishing with slight play

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and is worn close to legal limit

Rear Brake binding slightly

Rear Tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2018 113,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre perishing and wearing heavily on the inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2018 113,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre perishing and wearing heavily on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 Dec 2017 97,999 miles

Offside Front shocker slightly damp

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear shocker bush slightly worn

Fail 21 Dec 2017 97,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front shocker slightly damp

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear shocker bush slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2016 88,601 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,427 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,755 miles

rear disks corroded

rear pads worn

Pass 27 Dec 2013 45,356 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn

front brake pads wearing low & unevenly

heavy surface corrosion to exhaust system

minor engine oil leaks

wipers smearing screen

Fail 27 Dec 2013 45,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn

front brake pads wearing low & unevenly

heavy surface corrosion to exhaust system

minor engine oil leaks

wipers smearing screen

Pass 27 Dec 2012 31,608 miles

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

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

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 XMF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

WG59 XMF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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