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WJ52 VFS

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,824 mi
Last recorded149,824 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 149,824 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 149,631 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 149,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers All rear (10.1 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 146,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 143,491 miles

Minor engine oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2021 141,262 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 138,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Slight damage to inner sills both sides

Fail 24 Sep 2020 138,809 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Slight damage to inner sills both sides

Pass 15 Apr 2019 128,819 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 128,819 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 121,369 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 121,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 105,302 miles

Parking brake performance requirements only just met

Fail 28 Dec 2016 105,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake performance requirements only just met

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,724 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

child seats fitted os and n/s rear best possible belt inspection carried out

Fail 29 Oct 2014 84,942 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

child seats fitted os and n/s rear best possible belt inspection carried out

Pass 7 Nov 2013 80,067 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs wearing thin

gearbox has a slight oil leak

nearside rear suspension bump stop perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,091 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,675 miles

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

O/S inner driveshaft gaitor clip is missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 59,534 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust mount has broken but still secure

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S inner driveshaft gaitor clip is missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,903 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,448 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,286 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 30,544 miles

Offside Rear 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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WJ52 VFS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 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 WJ52 VFS, 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 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ52 VFS registered?

WJ52 VFS is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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