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Skoda Fabia

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

S40 VRSMOT history

S40 VRS is a black diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 26 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

S40 VRS black Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,467 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 VRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 VRS was last recorded at 142,467 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 5,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,847 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,620 miles
Average per year
6,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,467 miles
  • 2024 – 136,847 miles
  • 2023 – 130,029 miles
  • 2022 – 123,933 miles
  • 2021 – 117,895 miles
  • 2020 – 113,503 miles
  • 2019 – 109,644 miles
  • 2018 – 99,672 miles
  • 2017 – 93,719 miles
  • 2016 – 89,376 miles
  • 2015 – 85,148 miles
  • 2014 – 80,188 miles
  • 2013 – 65,423 miles
  • 2012 – 56,688 miles
  • 2011 – 51,091 miles
  • 2010 – 45,100 miles
  • 2009 – 41,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,467 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,467 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,467 miles
    Test number
    456835411982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,847 miles (+6,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,847 miles
    Test number
    426104957314
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass130,029 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,029 miles
    Test number
    154989216481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,933 miles (+6,038)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,933 miles
    Test number
    469581971088
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass117,895 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    128304084697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,893 miles (+4,390)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,893 miles
    Test number
    187804687555
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass113,503 miles (+3,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,503 miles
    Test number
    547177843499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass109,644 miles (+9,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,644 miles
    Test number
    794340812888
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
  9. Pass99,672 miles (+5,953)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,672 miles
    Test number
    788207219866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,719 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    535082725148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    230656007858
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has small cuts in wall
  12. Fail89,376 miles (+4,228)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    226226521260
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has small cuts in wall
  13. Pass85,148 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,148 miles
    Test number
    969449005295
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail85,147 miles (+4,959)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,147 miles
    Test number
    249515405263
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass80,188 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,188 miles
    Test number
    438939784168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,186 miles (+14,763)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,186 miles
    Test number
    108768584113
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass65,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,423 miles
    Test number
    585547283151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,423 miles (+8,735)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,423 miles
    Test number
    855507583181
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass56,688 miles (+5,597)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,688 miles
    Test number
    177961982103
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront nearside offside brake discs slight wear to inner faces
    • NoteRear nearside offside brake discs corrosion
  20. Pass51,091 miles (+5,991)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,091 miles
    Test number
    886610601253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,100 miles (+3,947)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,100 miles
    Test number
    920940810223
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth the front tyres are showing signs of perishing in the tread pattern
    • NoteBoth the rear tyres are showing signs of perishing
  22. Pass41,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,153 miles
    Test number
    810665509273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S40 VRS

Does S40 VRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 VRS is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 VRS?
The MOT on S40 VRS is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 VRS done?
S40 VRS was recorded at 142,467 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,221 miles a year.
Has S40 VRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 VRS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S40 VRS 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 S40 VRS find?
S40 VRS passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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