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WU58 VLV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,261 mi
Last recorded153,261 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 VLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 153,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 153,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2025 156,060 miles

All discs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 156,060 miles

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

All discs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 152,402 miles

All discs corroded

Both Front shock absorber outer casings corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust sheild loose

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 152,402 miles

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

All discs corroded

Both Front shock absorber outer casings corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust sheild loose

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 151,573 miles

Front both shock absorber outer casings corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 151,572 miles

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

Front both shock absorber outer casings corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 145,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 137,458 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal soft but still has reserve travel.

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 132,902 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 132,902 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 128,618 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 121,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) has slight wear to outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2018 121,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) has slight wear to outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,970 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 107,148 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 6 May 2015 107,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 107,133 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 91,714 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 91,714 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,036 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,762 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,276 miles

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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WU58 VLV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 WU58 VLV, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU58 VLV registered?

WU58 VLV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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