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WU59 GWD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,562 mi
Last recorded154,562 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 GWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 154,562 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 151,094 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 151,094 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 147,292 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 147,291 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 143,226 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 143,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 135,842 miles

Parking brake lever operation slightly stiff

Fail 5 Sep 2022 135,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever operation slightly stiff

Pass 15 Sep 2021 131,659 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever operation slightly stiff

Fail 15 Sep 2021 131,656 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever operation slightly stiff

Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, uneven wear and devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 129,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, uneven wear and devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 122,127 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, low, inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,123 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 108,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 94,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,302 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing low inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 80,300 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing low inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,817 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 66,817 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,281 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,870 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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WU59 GWD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WU59 GWD, 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 WU59 GWD registered?

WU59 GWD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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