Skoda Octavia
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
LB56 XMJMOT history
LB56 XMJ is a black diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,171 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 104,171 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,657 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 XMJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 20 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 XMJ was last recorded at 104,171 miles on 21 May 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 104,167 miles · 20 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 4,657 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,171 miles
- 2025 – 101,178 miles
- 2024 – 97,893 miles
- 2023 – 94,502 miles
- 2022 – 90,512 miles
- 2021 – 87,007 miles
- 2020 – 84,528 miles
- 2019 – 80,423 miles
- 2018 – 76,609 miles
- 2017 – 72,376 miles
- 2016 – 67,885 miles
- 2015 – 62,904 miles
- 2014 – 58,580 miles
- 2013 – 53,517 miles
- 2012 – 51,022 miles
- 2011 – 43,500 miles
- 2010 – 36,063 miles
- 2009 – 27,509 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,171 miles
- AdvisoryHandbrake travelRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryWear on front suspension arm bushesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,171 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 104,171 miles
- Test number
- 194814615500
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryWear on front suspension arm bushes
Fail104,167 miles (+2,989)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,167 miles
- Test number
- 177819277135
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryWear on front suspension arm bushes
Pass101,178 miles (+3,285)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 101,178 miles
- Test number
- 652492484734
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushesworn
- AdvisoryWear on front suspension arms front bushes
Pass97,893 miles (+3,391)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 97,893 miles
- Test number
- 699745346557
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes worn
- AdvisorySlight wear front roll bar D bushes
- AdvisoryWear on both front suspension arm front bushes
Pass94,502 miles (+3,990)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 94,502 miles
- Test number
- 365516327145
- AdvisoryNearside Front nearside front arm bushes
Pass90,512 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 90,512 miles
- Test number
- 827016543701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,510 miles (+3,503)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,510 miles
- Test number
- 489674538842
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb (4.1.2 (c))
- 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass87,007 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 87,007 miles
- Test number
- 795440911701
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail87,007 miles (+2,479)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,007 miles
- Test number
- 925057033442
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass84,528 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 84,528 miles
- Test number
- 180177458108
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail84,527 miles (+4,104)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,527 miles
- Test number
- 658799293600
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass80,423 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 80,423 miles
- Test number
- 452209265643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,409 miles (+3,800)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,409 miles
- Test number
- 722006854099
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass76,609 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 76,609 miles
- Test number
- 474707035382
- AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail76,609 miles (+4,233)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,609 miles
- Test number
- 241105249309
- FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass72,376 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 72,376 miles
- Test number
- 913184584344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,369 miles (+4,484)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,369 miles
- Test number
- 807764608532
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass67,885 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 67,885 miles
- Test number
- 236605081092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail67,885 miles (+4,981)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,885 miles
- Test number
- 764690591890
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass62,904 miles (+8)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 62,904 miles
- Test number
- 545675905163
- NoteRear Tyres Staring to Crack
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail62,896 miles (+4,316)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,896 miles
- Test number
- 995524205164
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear Tyres Staring to Crack
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,580 miles (+5,063)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 58,580 miles
- Test number
- 349524804159
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear brake pads are wearing thin
Pass53,517 miles (+2,495)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 53,517 miles
- Test number
- 625219603143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,022 miles (+7,522)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 51,022 miles
- Test number
- 685878732336
- NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges 205/60/15
Pass43,500 miles (+7,437)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 43,500 miles
- Test number
- 118987641311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,063 miles (+8,554)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 36,063 miles
- Test number
- 471698440405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,509 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 27,509 miles
- Test number
- 143987939340
- 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)
Questions about LB56 XMJ
- Does LB56 XMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XMJ is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 XMJ?
- The MOT on LB56 XMJ is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 XMJ done?
- LB56 XMJ was recorded at 104,171 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,657 miles a year.
- Has LB56 XMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 XMJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB56 XMJ 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 LB56 XMJ find?
- LB56 XMJ passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: handbrake travel; wear on front suspension arm bushes.
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