2011 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · WJ61 VFR
2011 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 159,986 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ61 VFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 159,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ61 VFR 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 2011 Skoda Octavia (WJ61 VFR) between September 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ61 VFR Mileage History
- 05/09/2023144,084 mi
- 11/03/2025154,979 mi+10,895 mi
- 12/03/2025154,984 mi+5 mi
- 10/03/2026159,986 mi+5,002 mi
- 10/03/2026159,986 mi
Average of roughly 6,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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