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WL09 VBY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,861 mi
Last recorded86,861 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 VBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 86,861 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,769 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,537 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 77,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,987 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 67,993 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,825 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 62,825 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,686 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,868 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,124 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 46,124 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,890 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,490 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 27,571 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 21,413 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 21,392 miles

small bulge to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 May 2012 17,023 miles

front tyres just legal

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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WL09 VBY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WL09 VBY, 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 WL09 VBY registered?

WL09 VBY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is WL09 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL09 VBY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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