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YM14 VLW

2014 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,154 mi
Last recorded82,154 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM14 VLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 82,154 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 74,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 68,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 62,644 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 57,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,100 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres and on approximately 3.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 49,076 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 42,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 32,525 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,261 miles

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

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

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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YM14 VLW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 76,780 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 YM14 VLW, 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 12 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM14 VLW registered?

YM14 VLW is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 August 2014.

Is YM14 VLW safe to buy?

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