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WV55 VME

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

220,290 mi
Last recorded220,290 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 VME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 220,290 miles

chassis and brake pipes undersealed

Pass 14 May 2025 213,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

undersealed

Pass 22 May 2024 208,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 200,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 192,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 184,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2021 184,300 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 179,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 170,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes protected (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 160,494 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 150,492 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 140,642 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Engine Components

Front Tyre's Deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre's Deteriorated

Under-Tray Fitted Obscuring Engine Components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 132,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 125,794 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 118,557 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 109,787 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 100,534 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 100,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,428 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 66,117 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,347 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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WV55 VME is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 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 WV55 VME, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV55 VME registered?

WV55 VME is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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