2009 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · VU59 HBJ
2009 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 123,025 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU59 HBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 123,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU59 HBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Skoda Octavia (VU59 HBJ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.05m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
VU59 HBJ Mileage History
- 20/09/2024114,325 mi
- 17/09/2025118,300 mi+3,975 mi
- 19/09/2025118,303 mi+3 mi
- 22/09/2026123,024 mi+4,721 mi
- 25/09/2026123,025 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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