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WR59 VUV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,541 mi
Last recorded118,541 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 VUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 118,541 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 102,588 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,853 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 99,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,820 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washers inop (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 95,819 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washers inop (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 91,729 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 91,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,770 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,479 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 84,445 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,428 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 78,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,965 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,093 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 35,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 25,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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WR59 VUV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WR59 VUV, 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 WR59 VUV registered?

WR59 VUV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is WR59 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 VUV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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