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Skoda Octavia

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L66 DWSMOT history

L66 DWS is a green diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 14 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L66 DWS green Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,049 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 DWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 DWS was last recorded at 119,049 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,914 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
5,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,049 miles
  • 2025 – 107,705 miles
  • 2024 – 97,377 miles
  • 2023 – 86,832 miles
  • 2022 – 86,284 miles
  • 2021 – 83,588 miles
  • 2020 – 81,814 miles
  • 2019 – 79,626 miles
  • 2018 – 75,046 miles
  • 2017 – 71,340 miles
  • 2016 – 67,395 miles
  • 2015 – 62,511 miles
  • 2014 – 55,503 miles
  • 2013 – 48,204 miles
  • 2012 – 37,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,049 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,049 miles (+135)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,049 miles
    Test number
    748752504008
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail118,914 miles (+11,209)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,914 miles
    Test number
    302988570192
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass107,705 miles (+10,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,705 miles
    Test number
    629357388104
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass97,377 miles (+10,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,377 miles
    Test number
    295689118883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass86,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,832 miles
    Test number
    818241230593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,832 miles (+548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,832 miles
    Test number
    471858482861
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass86,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,284 miles
    Test number
    965955319462
    • AdvisoryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS A FAULT
  8. Fail86,284 miles (+2,696)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,284 miles
    Test number
    103595794933
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryINSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS A FAULT
    • AdvisorySERVICE DUE WARNING LIGHT ON
  9. Pass83,588 miles (+1,774)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,588 miles
    Test number
    982270856351
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount plate to subframe broken but still secure
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded inner face causing fluctuations under braking
    • AdvisoryFront brakes heavily corroded
  10. Pass81,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,814 miles
    Test number
    690156026207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,814 miles (+2,188)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,814 miles
    Test number
    933195078890
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass79,626 miles (+4,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,626 miles
    Test number
    313447559285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass75,046 miles (+3,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,046 miles
    Test number
    517035756980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass71,340 miles (+3,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,340 miles
    Test number
    423833277137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass67,395 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,395 miles
    Test number
    790761850326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,511 miles (+7,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,511 miles
    Test number
    748554529489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass55,503 miles (+7,299)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,503 miles
    Test number
    438538654231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,204 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,204 miles
    Test number
    487166753285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Fail48,197 miles (+10,672)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,197 miles
    Test number
    776565653253
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteClutch pedel anti-slip
  20. Pass37,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,525 miles
    Test number
    589609942242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 DWS

Does L66 DWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 DWS is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 DWS?
The MOT on L66 DWS is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 DWS done?
L66 DWS was recorded at 119,049 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,794 miles a year.
Has L66 DWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 DWS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 DWS 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 L66 DWS find?
L66 DWS passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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