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Skoda Felicia

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

981 VCMOT history

981 VC is a red diesel Skoda Felicia first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,008 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
981 VC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Skoda
Model
Felicia
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

981 VC was last recorded at 83,008 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2019: 75,425 miles, lower than 85,437 miles on 25 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,518 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
490 miles
Average per year
1,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,008 miles
  • 2025 – 82,518 miles
  • 2024 – 82,022 miles
  • 2023 – 80,937 miles
  • 2022 – 79,968 miles
  • 2021 – 78,547 miles
  • 2020 – 77,064 miles
  • 2019 – 75,425 miles
  • 2018 – 85,437 miles
  • 2017 – 85,437 miles
  • 2016 – 84,183 miles
  • 2015 – 83,240 miles
  • 2014 – 81,126 miles
  • 2013 – 78,736 miles
  • 2012 – 75,739 miles
  • 2011 – 72,141 miles
  • 2010 – 70,124 miles
  • 2009 – 69,149 miles
  • 2008 – 64,487 miles
  • 2007 – 60,138 miles
  • 2006 – 55,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,008 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,008 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,008 miles
    Test number
    988030265254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,518 miles (+496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,518 miles
    Test number
    677141734239
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed front to back

  3. Pass82,022 miles (+1,085)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,022 miles
    Test number
    952042968104
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass80,937 miles (+969)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,937 miles
    Test number
    940401046996
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and hoses covered in underseal/grease restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides play unloaded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,968 miles (+1,421)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,968 miles
    Test number
    319141829215
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides movement in top mounts when unloaded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides lower sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,547 miles (+1,483)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,547 miles
    Test number
    520633308668
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,064 miles (+1,639)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,064 miles
    Test number
    830305561177
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass75,425 miles (-10,012)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,425 miles
    Test number
    492178765957
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,437 miles
    Test number
    259788778603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,437 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,437 miles
    Test number
    623891159848
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,437 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,437 miles
    Test number
    819848449667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail85,437 miles (+1,254)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,437 miles
    Test number
    589273031673
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass84,183 miles (+943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,183 miles
    Test number
    273793479038
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated

  14. Pass83,240 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,240 miles
    Test number
    992812690543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,126 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,126 miles
    Test number
    395732964448
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  16. Fail81,123 miles (+2,387)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    107041264207
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  17. Pass78,736 miles (+2,997)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,736 miles
    Test number
    237409153206
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside front upper inner wheelarch
    • NoteUnable to see front pads

  18. Pass75,739 miles (+3,598)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,739 miles
    Test number
    248836262232
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteUnable to see front pads

  19. Pass72,141 miles (+2,017)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    277338051271
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake pipes and ferrucles greased
    • NoteFront and rear springs corroding
    • NoteOffside front wheel arch corroding but not excessive
    • NoteUnable to see front pads

  20. Pass70,124 miles (+31)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,124 miles
    Test number
    713413650239
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail70,093 miles (+944)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,093 miles
    Test number
    720749540219
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass69,149 miles (+4,662)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,149 miles
    Test number
    553034959294
    • NoteBody corrossion
    • NoteInner tread lifting slightly on both rear tyres
    • NoteVery slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

  23. Pass64,487 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,487 miles
    Test number
    473863668256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,138 miles
    Test number
    254651867251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,138 miles (+4,880)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,138 miles
    Test number
    370411667496
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass55,258 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,258 miles
    Test number
    923438746253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about 981 VC

What vehicle is registration 981 VC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 981 VC on a red diesel Skoda Felicia first used on 26 Sept 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 981 VC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 981 VC is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 981 VC?
The MOT on 981 VC is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 981 VC done?
981 VC was recorded at 83,008 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,383 miles a year.
Has 981 VC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 981 VC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on 981 VC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 981 VC find?
981 VC passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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