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Skoda Fabia

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 VLTMOT history

LB05 VLT is a green diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 24 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2025
Mileage
149,572 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VLT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VLT was last recorded at 149,572 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 3,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,357 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,215 miles
Average per year
7,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,572 miles
  • 2023 – 146,357 miles
  • 2022 – 143,281 miles
  • 2021 – 139,795 miles
  • 2020 – 138,551 miles
  • 2019 – 132,504 miles
  • 2018 – 122,745 miles
  • 2017 – 110,312 miles
  • 2016 – 92,519 miles
  • 2015 – 79,342 miles
  • 2014 – 67,168 miles
  • 2013 – 55,748 miles
  • 2012 – 46,548 miles
  • 2011 – 37,766 miles
  • 2010 – 31,168 miles
  • 2009 – 26,488 miles
  • 2008 – 21,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,572 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers broken
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside front foglamp lens/cover broken and lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,572 miles (+3,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,572 miles
    Test number
    582488150803
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock dust covers broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Pass146,357 miles (+3,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,357 miles
    Test number
    249293041433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower The exhaust rear silencer box metal skin is corroded. But not leaking gas.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play The steering rack inner ball joint inside the rubber boot. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,281 miles (+3,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,281 miles
    Test number
    819109756134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust Rear Silencer Box outer metal skin is corroded but not leaking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover has fallen down to low point. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover has fallen down to low point. (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass139,795 miles (+1,244)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,795 miles
    Test number
    233653720584
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp not working and lens cover damaged

  5. Pass138,551 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,551 miles
    Test number
    165487301759
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp lens/cover broken and lamp not working

  6. Fail138,550 miles (+6,046)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,550 miles
    Test number
    886739835984
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp lens/cover broken and lamp not working

  7. Pass132,504 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,504 miles
    Test number
    872049069878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not working and lens cover damaged

  8. Fail132,503 miles (+9,758)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,503 miles
    Test number
    992884558752
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not working and lens cover damaged

  9. Pass122,745 miles (+30)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,745 miles
    Test number
    535961475216
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp damaged and not working

  10. Fail122,715 miles (+12,403)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,715 miles
    Test number
    737333285186
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp damaged and not working

  11. Pass110,312 miles (+17,793)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,312 miles
    Test number
    670345222272
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lens cover (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen

  12. Pass92,519 miles (+13,177)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,519 miles
    Test number
    669732577297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,342 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,342 miles
    Test number
    367896815274
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside rear numder plate light dim

  14. Fail79,342 miles (+12,174)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,342 miles
    Test number
    316895215482
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside rear numder plate light dim

  15. Pass67,168 miles (+11,420)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,168 miles
    Test number
    588206914285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,748 miles
    Test number
    815430113253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,748 miles (+9,200)2 failures4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,748 miles
    Test number
    375210213253
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass46,548 miles (+8,782)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,548 miles
    Test number
    527478922213
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWipers judder

  19. Pass37,766 miles (+6,598)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,766 miles
    Test number
    348133811479
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers judder

  20. Pass31,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,168 miles
    Test number
    302242120253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,168 miles (+4,680)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,168 miles
    Test number
    373522720265
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  22. Pass26,488 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,488 miles
    Test number
    210838009261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    21,723 miles
    Test number
    723276608245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 VLT

Does LB05 VLT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 VLT expired on 24 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VLT?
The MOT on LB05 VLT expired on 24 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 VLT done?
LB05 VLT was recorded at 149,572 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 7,974 miles a year.
Has LB05 VLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VLT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LB05 VLT 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 LB05 VLT find?
LB05 VLT passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both; both rear shock dust covers broken; rear exhaust corroded.

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