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Skoda Fabia

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

LB05 VLWMOT history

LB05 VLW is a blue petrol Skoda Fabia first used on 10 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 166,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,354 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VLW was last recorded at 166,354 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 9,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,575 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,779 miles
Average per year
8,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,354 miles
  • 2025 – 156,575 miles
  • 2024 – 152,670 miles
  • 2023 – 143,142 miles
  • 2022 – 132,888 miles
  • 2020 – 127,782 miles
  • 2019 – 119,137 miles
  • 2018 – 111,705 miles
  • 2017 – 99,879 miles
  • 2016 – 90,150 miles
  • 2015 – 80,774 miles
  • 2014 – 72,446 miles
  • 2013 – 63,993 miles
  • 2012 – 56,870 miles
  • 2011 – 44,803 miles
  • 2010 – 37,052 miles
  • 2009 – 30,778 miles
  • 2008 – 24,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,354 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,354 miles (+9,779)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,354 miles
    Test number
    589786579598
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass156,575 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,575 miles
    Test number
    436773567149
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail156,572 miles (+3,902)1 dangerous3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,572 miles
    Test number
    133364173272
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre on 1,1 mm and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass152,670 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    152,670 miles
    Test number
    605131572514
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail152,643 miles (+9,501)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,643 miles
    Test number
    763467126640
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to E.M.L and slight exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,142 miles
    Test number
    683344737474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,140 miles (+10,252)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,140 miles
    Test number
    638758124280
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  8. Pass132,888 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,888 miles
    Test number
    669135939584
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail132,887 miles (+5)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,887 miles
    Test number
    925243780217
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail132,882 miles (+5,100)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,882 miles
    Test number
    704643813860
    • DangerousFront Brake pads crumbling
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass127,782 miles (+8,645)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,782 miles
    Test number
    725134674399
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH ! Lenses misty/faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass119,137 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,137 miles
    Test number
    209839691360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail119,137 miles (+7,432)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,137 miles
    Test number
    164482146510
    • MajorBody component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass111,705 miles (+11,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,705 miles
    Test number
    765324682364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror cap slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  15. Pass99,879 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,879 miles
    Test number
    551074732741
    • AdvisoryEML on

  16. Fail99,875 miles (+9,725)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,875 miles
    Test number
    669941399569
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEML on

  17. Pass90,150 miles (+9,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,150 miles
    Test number
    876246678107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass80,774 miles (+8,328)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,774 miles
    Test number
    279966875155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,446 miles
    Test number
    495951884142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,446 miles (+8,453)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,446 miles
    Test number
    627605574170
    • FailureFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass63,993 miles (+7,123)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,993 miles
    Test number
    448928593152
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteENGINE LAMP ON/////ALL FOUR TYRES ON 3mm
    • NoteN/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED

  22. Pass56,870 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,870 miles
    Test number
    336354682172
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteNearside outer sill damaged
    • NoteRear number plate damaged

  23. Fail56,870 miles (+12,067)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,870 miles
    Test number
    137274582113
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteNearside outer sill damaged
    • NoteRear number plate damaged

  24. Pass44,803 miles (+7,751)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,803 miles
    Test number
    236795371443
    • NoteFront brake reaction bushes very weak
    • NoteNearside outer sill damaged
    • NoteRear number plate damaged
    • NoteSlight leak nearside rear shock absorber

  25. Pass37,052 miles (+6,274)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,052 miles
    Test number
    482930590134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    891211099134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,778 miles (+6,556)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,778 miles
    Test number
    281559389455
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  28. Pass24,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,222 miles
    Test number
    291952378112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VLW

Does LB05 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 VLW is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VLW?
The MOT on LB05 VLW is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 VLW done?
LB05 VLW was recorded at 166,354 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 8,014 miles a year.
Has LB05 VLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VLW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 VLW 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 VLW find?
LB05 VLW passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 5 more.

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