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White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,289 cc

L43 TPWMOT history

L43 TPW is a white petrol Skoda Favorit first used on 29 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 34,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2025
Mileage
34,341 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 TPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Favorit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,289 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
29 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L43 TPW was last recorded at 34,341 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,341 miles · 21 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 34,341 miles
  • 2023 – 34,341 miles
  • 2022 – 34,341 miles
  • 2021 – 34,341 miles
  • 2020 – 34,322 miles
  • 2019 – 34,087 miles
  • 2018 – 33,869 miles
  • 2017 – 33,630 miles
  • 2016 – 33,395 miles
  • 2015 – 33,179 miles
  • 2014 – 32,937 miles
  • 2013 – 32,713 miles
  • 2012 – 32,465 miles
  • 2011 – 32,159 miles
  • 2010 – 31,688 miles
  • 2009 – 31,319 miles
  • 2008 – 30,906 miles
  • 2007 – 30,450 miles
  • 2006 – 29,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,341 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.

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass34,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    989575205408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    316592085887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail34,341 miles5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    593832220938
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass34,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    694344357573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail34,341 miles5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    326854796415
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CONTROL ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass34,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    944395184108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail34,341 miles (+19)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    904334903205
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass34,322 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    34,322 miles
    Test number
    869479836213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,087 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,087 miles
    Test number
    914799124705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,869 miles
    Test number
    931556005901
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  11. Fail33,869 miles (+239)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,869 miles
    Test number
    692672274588
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near subframe (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  12. Pass33,630 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,630 miles
    Test number
    500234847409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,629 miles (+234)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,629 miles
    Test number
    707239532927
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked/perished

  14. Pass33,395 miles (+216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,395 miles
    Test number
    174763802305
    • AdvisoryBoth inner wings have corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished slightly

  15. Pass33,179 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,179 miles
    Test number
    257179095047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Fail33,179 miles (+242)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,179 miles
    Test number
    798399495056
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass32,937 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,937 miles
    Test number
    156520704170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,936 miles (+223)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,936 miles
    Test number
    147929894027
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass32,713 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,713 miles
    Test number
    568649693035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail32,713 miles (+248)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,713 miles
    Test number
    787289993055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail32,465 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,465 miles
    Test number
    127154002192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass32,465 miles (+306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,465 miles
    Test number
    355004102198
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass32,159 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,159 miles
    Test number
    229333701426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,158 miles (+470)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,158 miles
    Test number
    457722801198
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  25. Pass31,688 miles (+369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,688 miles
    Test number
    250882800146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass31,319 miles (+14)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,319 miles
    Test number
    761265109153
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front suspension legs corroded
    • NoteFront backing plates corroded

  27. Fail31,305 miles (+399)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,305 miles
    Test number
    914874709106
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront backing plates corroded

  28. Fail30,906 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,906 miles
    Test number
    130231308119
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass30,906 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,906 miles
    Test number
    923141708164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,450 miles (+533)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,450 miles
    Test number
    584865297042
    • NoteFront suspension legs and bottom wishbones getting thin.
    • NoteSpare tyre is flat.

  31. Pass29,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,917 miles
    Test number
    412285496065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L43 TPW

Does L43 TPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L43 TPW expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L43 TPW?
The MOT on L43 TPW expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L43 TPW done?
L43 TPW was recorded at 34,341 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 245 miles a year.
Has L43 TPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 TPW has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L43 TPW 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 L43 TPW find?
L43 TPW passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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