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Maroon · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

T40 LAXMOT history

T40 LAX is a maroon diesel Skoda Superb first used on 22 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 188,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
188,233 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 LAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Superb
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 LAX was last recorded at 188,233 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,156 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
12,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,233 miles
  • 2024 – 176,349 miles
  • 2023 – 162,047 miles
  • 2022 – 151,949 miles
  • 2021 – 139,255 miles
  • 2020 – 129,621 miles
  • 2019 – 117,201 miles
  • 2018 – 105,386 miles
  • 2017 – 90,135 miles
  • 2016 – 75,896 miles
  • 2015 – 60,107 miles
  • 2014 – 46,132 miles
  • 2013 – 30,904 miles
  • 2012 – 19,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,233 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,233 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    188,233 miles
    Test number
    333337573838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail188,156 miles (+11,807)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,156 miles
    Test number
    938716123118
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass176,349 miles (+14,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    176,349 miles
    Test number
    499925829249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass162,047 miles (+10,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,047 miles
    Test number
    545439503709
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass151,949 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,949 miles
    Test number
    389921732639
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail151,930 miles (+12,675)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,930 miles
    Test number
    509994344588
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass139,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,255 miles
    Test number
    997422210392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,242 miles (+9,621)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,242 miles
    Test number
    345000921112
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass129,621 miles (+12,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,621 miles
    Test number
    155123231933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass117,201 miles (+11,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,201 miles
    Test number
    987297168342
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn and perished on edges
  11. Pass105,386 miles (+15,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,386 miles
    Test number
    902626308316
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly misshapen
  12. Pass90,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,135 miles
    Test number
    545381599058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,124 miles (+14,228)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,124 miles
    Test number
    958382066315
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass75,896 miles (+15,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,896 miles
    Test number
    692522927185
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of underside
  15. Pass60,107 miles (+13,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,107 miles
    Test number
    846351175101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass46,132 miles (+15,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,132 miles
    Test number
    737458364164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass30,904 miles (+11,131)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,904 miles
    Test number
    407989853199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,773 miles
    Test number
    649060372199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 LAX

Does T40 LAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 LAX is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 LAX?
The MOT on T40 LAX is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 LAX done?
T40 LAX was recorded at 188,233 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 12,468 miles a year.
Has T40 LAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 LAX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 LAX 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 T40 LAX find?
T40 LAX passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier arm; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advice; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier arm.

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