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WU59 GWL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,246 mi
Last recorded112,246 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 GWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 112,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

high level brake light inop

Pass 10 Sep 2025 110,726 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light inop

Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,850 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 106,334 miles

Bulb out warning light on dash all lights working at time- recommend investigation into cause

N/S/R and O/S/R lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

eye level brake light inop

Pass 16 Sep 2022 103,262 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 102,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,334 miles

both front lower ball joint boots perished

high level brake light inop

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2020 100,332 miles

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

both front lower ball joint boots perished

high level brake light inop

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2019 97,358 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,108 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,465 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 81,435 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,707 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,584 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GWL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WU59 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

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

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