2009 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · WG59 BUW
2009 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 262,982 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 262,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG59 BUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 262,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG59 BUW 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 (WG59 BUW) between January 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
WG59 BUW Mileage History
- 17/01/2023255,693 mi
- 16/02/2024260,243 mi+4,550 mi
- 04/04/2024260,361 mi+118 mi
- 07/05/2025262,980 mi+2,619 mi
- 09/05/2025262,982 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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