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Beige · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

L8 BOLMOT history

L8 BOL is a beige petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

L8 BOL beige Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
185,141 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BOL was last recorded at 185,141 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,421 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
9,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,141 miles
  • 2025 – 174,019 miles
  • 2024 – 162,327 miles
  • 2023 – 148,025 miles
  • 2022 – 135,070 miles
  • 2021 – 122,951 miles
  • 2020 – 112,022 miles
  • 2019 – 99,126 miles
  • 2018 – 86,096 miles
  • 2017 – 74,633 miles
  • 2016 – 61,684 miles
  • 2015 – 54,283 miles
  • 2014 – 43,945 miles
  • 2013 – 39,016 miles
  • 2012 – 34,999 miles
  • 2011 – 31,135 miles
  • 2010 – 28,339 miles
  • 2009 – 23,146 miles
  • 2008 – 15,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,141 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,141 miles (+720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    185,141 miles
    Test number
    600906814723
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail184,421 miles (+10,402)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,421 miles
    Test number
    948123266564
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass174,019 miles (+11,692)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    174,019 miles
    Test number
    743149047678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,327 miles (+14,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    162,327 miles
    Test number
    270160552815
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy suggest inspection and adjustment
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass148,025 miles (+12,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,025 miles
    Test number
    866078957147
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,070 miles (+12,119)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,070 miles
    Test number
    118483835816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,951 miles (+10,929)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,951 miles
    Test number
    446048013323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,022 miles (+12,896)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,022 miles
    Test number
    434787742312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,126 miles (+13,030)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,126 miles
    Test number
    934204107798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,096 miles (+11,463)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,096 miles
    Test number
    595025096500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    839147739603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust corroded

  12. Fail74,632 miles (+12,948)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,632 miles
    Test number
    398817716583
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust corroded

  13. Pass61,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,684 miles
    Test number
    384259111840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,683 miles (+7,400)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,683 miles
    Test number
    511199497286
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass54,283 miles (+10,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,283 miles
    Test number
    368012586865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,945 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,945 miles
    Test number
    986352554209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,016 miles (+4,017)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,016 miles
    Test number
    458402753286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,999 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,999 miles
    Test number
    547061462263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,135 miles
    Test number
    256705541272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Fail31,135 miles (+2,796)1 failure4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,135 miles
    Test number
    468425441224
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass28,339 miles (+5,193)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,339 miles
    Test number
    644194660226
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass23,146 miles (+7,957)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,146 miles
    Test number
    322172059498
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight smear from the front wiper blades

  23. Pass15,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,189 miles
    Test number
    301630268294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BOL

Does L8 BOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BOL is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BOL?
The MOT on L8 BOL is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BOL done?
L8 BOL was recorded at 185,141 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 9,476 miles a year.
Has L8 BOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BOL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 BOL 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 L8 BOL find?
L8 BOL passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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