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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L29 LLWMOT history

L29 LLW is a grey diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 19 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

L29 LLW grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,700 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 LLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 LLW was last recorded at 160,700 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,988 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
712 miles
Average per year
6,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,700 miles
  • 2025 – 159,988 miles
  • 2024 – 158,259 miles
  • 2022 – 156,535 miles
  • 2021 – 153,342 miles
  • 2020 – 146,753 miles
  • 2019 – 142,781 miles
  • 2018 – 133,440 miles
  • 2017 – 120,260 miles
  • 2016 – 110,299 miles
  • 2015 – 95,287 miles
  • 2014 – 84,746 miles
  • 2013 – 73,698 miles
  • 2012 – 64,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,700 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,700 miles (+712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,700 miles
    Test number
    297942998418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass159,988 miles (+1,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    159,988 miles
    Test number
    365433959908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,259 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,259 miles
    Test number
    781889922040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,535 miles (+3,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,535 miles
    Test number
    440390598992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass153,342 miles (+6,589)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,342 miles
    Test number
    825751512970
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass146,753 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,753 miles
    Test number
    331593000479
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail146,753 miles (+3,972)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,753 miles
    Test number
    881358797565
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass142,781 miles (+9,341)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,781 miles
    Test number
    409513070919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,440 miles (+5,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    133,440 miles
    Test number
    556261505016
    • AdvisoryUnder side vehicle rust as of vehicle this age

  10. Pass128,147 miles (+7,887)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,147 miles
    Test number
    250427190817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,260 miles
    Test number
    495349622886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,260 miles (+9,961)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,260 miles
    Test number
    598787405515
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass110,299 miles (+15,012)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,299 miles
    Test number
    421290988526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,287 miles (+10,541)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,287 miles
    Test number
    157628205473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,746 miles (+11,048)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,746 miles
    Test number
    367284824020
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass73,698 miles (+9,640)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,698 miles
    Test number
    355324703075
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass64,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,058 miles
    Test number
    555365142084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 LLW

Does L29 LLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 LLW is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 LLW?
The MOT on L29 LLW is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 LLW done?
L29 LLW was recorded at 160,700 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,875 miles a year.
Has L29 LLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 LLW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L29 LLW 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 L29 LLW find?
L29 LLW passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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