2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · YF62 VPL
2012 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 187,396 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF62 VPL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2023
- 187,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF62 VPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Octavia (YF62 VPL) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2023 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
YF62 VPL Mileage History
- 10/10/2022183,679 mi
- 11/10/2022183,679 mi
- 06/11/2023187,395 mi+3,716 mi
- 07/11/2023187,396 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,456 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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