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WG63 YVJ

2014 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,677 mi
Last recorded160,677 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG63 YVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 160,677 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 146,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 138,320 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 138,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 134,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 125,344 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 125,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 121,335 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,017 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 77,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 77,534 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured Broken less than 50% left on vehicle (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WG63 YVJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 76,780 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 WG63 YVJ, 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 12 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WG63 YVJ registered?

WG63 YVJ is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2014.

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