Skoda Octavia
Beige · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc
L8 TWFMOT history
L8 TWF is a beige diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 5 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 215,269 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 215,269 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 12,263 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 TWF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 5 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 TWF was last recorded at 215,269 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 215,103 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 166 miles
- Average per year
- 12,263 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 215,269 miles
- 2023 – 208,294 miles
- 2022 – 201,410 miles
- 2021 – 190,862 miles
- 2020 – 178,055 miles
- 2019 – 163,684 miles
- 2018 – 150,879 miles
- 2017 – 138,847 miles
- 2016 – 122,993 miles
- 2015 – 108,571 miles
- 2014 – 100,518 miles
- 2013 – 86,481 miles
- 2012 – 67,289 miles
- 2011 – 56,440 miles
- 2010 – 42,693 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass215,269 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Headlamp aim too low both
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,269 miles (+166)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 215,269 miles
- Test number
- 216618020815
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail215,103 miles (+6,809)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,103 miles
- Test number
- 174240702362
- DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bolt Missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
- 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass208,294 miles (+7)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 208,294 miles
- Test number
- 881528424251
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail208,287 miles (+6,877)6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,287 miles
- Test number
- 233596307158
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass201,410 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 201,410 miles
- Test number
- 324248705362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail201,406 miles (+10,544)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,406 miles
- Test number
- 272730026166
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass190,862 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 190,862 miles
- Test number
- 337927001930
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail190,859 miles (+12,804)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,859 miles
- Test number
- 288580570856
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass178,055 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 178,055 miles
- Test number
- 160651417856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,028 miles (+14,344)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,028 miles
- Test number
- 699118717177
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass163,684 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 163,684 miles
- Test number
- 280772914826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,672 miles (+12,793)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,672 miles
- Test number
- 900937769413
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,879 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 150,879 miles
- Test number
- 234544388393
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,879 miles (+12,032)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,879 miles
- Test number
- 235506525915
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,847 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 138,847 miles
- Test number
- 106049131115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Fail138,835 miles (+15,842)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,835 miles
- Test number
- 869044697368
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,993 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 122,993 miles
- Test number
- 626320202661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,993 miles (+14,422)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,993 miles
- Test number
- 576795380497
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass108,571 miles (+8,053)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 108,571 miles
- Test number
- 939909737617
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,518 miles (+14,037)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 100,518 miles
- Test number
- 195878834359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,481 miles (+19,192)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 86,481 miles
- Test number
- 717479333369
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 67,289 miles
- Test number
- 426801322349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,289 miles (+10,849)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,289 miles
- Test number
- 888071622372
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass56,440 miles (+13,747)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 56,440 miles
- Test number
- 187718921309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,693 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 42,693 miles
- Test number
- 333497420397
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail42,693 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,693 miles
- Test number
- 722707220359
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L8 TWF
- Does L8 TWF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 TWF expired on 18 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 TWF?
- The MOT on L8 TWF expired on 18 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 TWF done?
- L8 TWF was recorded at 215,269 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 12,263 miles a year.
- Has L8 TWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 TWF has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on L8 TWF 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 TWF find?
- L8 TWF passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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