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Skoda Octavia

Turquoise · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LF02 VJLMOT history

LF02 VJL is a turquoise petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 25 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LF02 VJL turquoise Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,162 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 VJL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 VJL was last recorded at 137,162 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,708 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,454 miles
Average per year
4,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,162 miles
  • 2025 – 134,708 miles
  • 2024 – 132,644 miles
  • 2023 – 130,164 miles
  • 2022 – 127,752 miles
  • 2021 – 125,515 miles
  • 2020 – 123,820 miles
  • 2019 – 121,501 miles
  • 2018 – 119,088 miles
  • 2017 – 116,775 miles
  • 2016 – 113,838 miles
  • 2015 – 110,778 miles
  • 2014 – 107,230 miles
  • 2013 – 103,653 miles
  • 2012 – 98,774 miles
  • 2011 – 90,203 miles
  • 2010 – 80,613 miles
  • 2009 – 71,777 miles
  • 2008 – 62,642 miles
  • 2007 – 52,809 miles
  • 2006 – 42,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,162 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,162 miles (+2,454)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,162 miles
    Test number
    885031752704
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,708 miles (+2,064)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,708 miles
    Test number
    896680243273
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,644 miles (+2,480)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,644 miles
    Test number
    185289419609
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,164 miles (+2,412)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,164 miles
    Test number
    536759857173
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,752 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,752 miles
    Test number
    430368445883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,515 miles (+1,695)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,515 miles
    Test number
    283773202211
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass123,820 miles (+2,319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,820 miles
    Test number
    604904238781
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass121,501 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    121,501 miles
    Test number
    830011327706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,088 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,088 miles
    Test number
    266844637934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,775 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,775 miles
    Test number
    714061970773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,838 miles (+3,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,838 miles
    Test number
    517851862780
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass110,778 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,778 miles
    Test number
    136497095488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass107,230 miles (+115)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,230 miles
    Test number
    195844904134
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  14. Fail107,115 miles (+3,462)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,115 miles
    Test number
    339037494075
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNearside rear brake reading low

  15. Pass103,653 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    415346283051
    • NoteBoth number plates damaged
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteNearside front tyre nearly on wear bars

  16. Fail103,653 miles (+4,879)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    356386583092
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteBoth number plates damaged
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteNearside front tyre nearly on wear bars

  17. Pass98,774 miles (+8,571)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,774 miles
    Test number
    248580992076
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront brake reaction bushes weak

  18. Pass90,203 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,203 miles
    Test number
    688818301126
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront pads and discs low

  19. Fail90,203 miles (+9,590)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,203 miles
    Test number
    438298801140
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront pads and discs low

  20. Pass80,613 miles (+8,836)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,613 miles
    Test number
    863217590003
    • NoteEngine light on

  21. Pass71,777 miles (+9,135)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,777 miles
    Test number
    653667999080
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront tyre wear inner edges
    • NoteRear brake binding

  22. Pass62,642 miles (+9,833)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    822892608193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,809 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,809 miles
    Test number
    292423507455
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass52,809 miles (+10,207)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,809 miles
    Test number
    660473807199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,602 miles
    Test number
    910381506168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 VJL

Does LF02 VJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 VJL is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 VJL?
The MOT on LF02 VJL is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 VJL done?
LF02 VJL was recorded at 137,162 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,749 miles a year.
Has LF02 VJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 VJL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on LF02 VJL 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 LF02 VJL find?
LF02 VJL passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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