Skoda Fabia
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
L31 MGMMOT history
L31 MGM is a black diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 6 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 189,301 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 189,301 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,742 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 MGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Fabia
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 6 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 MGM was last recorded at 189,301 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 186,160 miles · 20 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,141 miles
- Average per year
- 8,742 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,301 miles
- 2024 – 186,160 miles
- 2023 – 183,917 miles
- 2022 – 179,061 miles
- 2021 – 171,506 miles
- 2020 – 164,116 miles
- 2019 – 156,059 miles
- 2018 – 140,591 miles
- 2017 – 120,925 miles
- 2016 – 103,315 miles
- 2015 – 88,809 miles
- 2014 – 74,358 miles
- 2013 – 61,254 miles
- 2012 – 53,915 miles
- 2011 – 46,591 miles
- 2010 – 40,727 miles
- 2009 – 39,808 miles
- 2008 – 37,430 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,301 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 14 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,301 miles (+3,141)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 189,301 miles
- Test number
- 743792713616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,160 miles (+2,243)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 186,160 miles
- Test number
- 766223856748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,917 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 183,917 miles
- Test number
- 971926482121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,859 miles (+4,798)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,859 miles
- Test number
- 443444561393
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass179,061 miles (+96)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 179,061 miles
- Test number
- 699771560873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,965 miles (+7,459)8 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,965 miles
- Test number
- 283826043257
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silencer fitted in system (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested no clear beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large stone burst/damage in 'A' zone larger than damage size limit (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass171,506 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 171,506 miles
- Test number
- 642741298852
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn on edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall damaged
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Fail171,506 miles (+433)1 dangerous3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,506 miles
- Test number
- 684082826833
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn on edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall damaged
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Fail171,073 miles (+6,957)4 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,073 miles
- Test number
- 766799641450
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass164,116 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 164,116 miles
- Test number
- 475310915045
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail164,116 miles (+8,057)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,116 miles
- Test number
- 592816052479
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass156,059 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 156,059 miles
- Test number
- 706166577090
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail156,059 miles (+15,468)9 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,059 miles
- Test number
- 453403287242
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass140,591 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 140,591 miles
- Test number
- 933602877586
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted on front and rear axles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail140,582 miles (+19,657)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,582 miles
- Test number
- 906702735418
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted on front and rear axles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,925 miles (+17,610)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 120,925 miles
- Test number
- 386452751568
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass103,315 miles (+14,506)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 103,315 miles
- Test number
- 783462839769
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses faded
Pass88,809 miles (+14,451)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 88,809 miles
- Test number
- 836369714999
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass74,358 miles (+13,104)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 74,358 miles
- Test number
- 195779354231
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass61,254 miles (+7,339)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 61,254 miles
- Test number
- 898750963216
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass53,915 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 53,915 miles
- Test number
- 667122162287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,915 miles (+7,324)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,915 miles
- Test number
- 877111062267
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass46,591 miles (+5,864)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 46,591 miles
- Test number
- 226438641271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,727 miles (+919)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 40,727 miles
- Test number
- 922194420207
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,808 miles (+2,378)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 39,808 miles
- Test number
- 401416809425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,430 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 37,430 miles
- Test number
- 744459218332
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Questions about L31 MGM
- Does L31 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 MGM is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 MGM?
- The MOT on L31 MGM is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 MGM done?
- L31 MGM was recorded at 189,301 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 8,742 miles a year.
- Has L31 MGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 MGM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L31 MGM 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 L31 MGM find?
- L31 MGM passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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