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Skoda Octavia

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

J8 GVWMOT history

J8 GVW is a black diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 14 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 117,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

J8 GVW black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,122 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
14 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GVW was last recorded at 117,122 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 13,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,618 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,504 miles
Average per year
5,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,122 miles
  • 2025 – 103,618 miles
  • 2024 – 102,598 miles
  • 2023 – 101,419 miles
  • 2022 – 99,689 miles
  • 2021 – 97,514 miles
  • 2020 – 95,557 miles
  • 2019 – 92,370 miles
  • 2018 – 84,147 miles
  • 2017 – 71,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,122 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,122 miles
    Test number
    580535180087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail117,122 miles (+13,504)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,122 miles
    Test number
    705299938901
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Light Full Of Water Causing Bulb Failure (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass103,618 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,618 miles
    Test number
    745780820814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,598 miles (+1,179)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,598 miles
    Test number
    136404376116
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass101,419 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,419 miles
    Test number
    640559999747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,689 miles (+2,175)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,689 miles
    Test number
    801647297505
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,514 miles (+1,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,514 miles
    Test number
    209873284614
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly poor

  8. Pass95,557 miles (+3,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,557 miles
    Test number
    840806344454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,370 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    168887324801
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail92,370 miles (+8,223)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    807101091388
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,147 miles
    Test number
    567596167091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail84,147 miles (+12,491)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,147 miles
    Test number
    381066422754
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass71,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,656 miles
    Test number
    267501101146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GVW

Does J8 GVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GVW is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 GVW?
The MOT on J8 GVW is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GVW done?
J8 GVW was recorded at 117,122 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,376 miles a year.
Has J8 GVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GVW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 GVW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 GVW find?
J8 GVW passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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