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Skoda Octavia

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

V74 TJOMOT history

V74 TJO is a green petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 17 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

V74 TJO green Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
108,099 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V74 TJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V74 TJO was last recorded at 108,099 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 8,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,014 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,085 miles
Average per year
3,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,099 miles
  • 2025 – 100,014 miles
  • 2024 – 91,730 miles
  • 2023 – 87,000 miles
  • 2022 – 85,605 miles
  • 2021 – 84,962 miles
  • 2020 – 84,287 miles
  • 2019 – 81,452 miles
  • 2018 – 78,823 miles
  • 2017 – 76,497 miles
  • 2016 – 75,274 miles
  • 2015 – 73,433 miles
  • 2014 – 70,644 miles
  • 2013 – 67,288 miles
  • 2012 – 63,981 miles
  • 2011 – 62,703 miles
  • 2010 – 55,531 miles
  • 2009 – 47,455 miles
  • 2008 – 45,806 miles
  • 2007 – 43,447 miles
  • 2006 – 41,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,099 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2017

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,099 miles
    Test number
    501981100157
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail108,098 miles (+8,084)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,098 miles
    Test number
    773450571272
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass100,014 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,014 miles
    Test number
    229874098698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail100,013 miles (+8,283)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,013 miles
    Test number
    993144057468
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass91,730 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,730 miles
    Test number
    960630687821
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail91,729 miles (+4,729)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,729 miles
    Test number
    931371460763
    • 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass87,000 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,000 miles
    Test number
    110404701051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,605 miles (+643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    85,605 miles
    Test number
    278943360392
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass84,962 miles (+675)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,962 miles
    Test number
    776917521681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass84,287 miles (+2,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,287 miles
    Test number
    758541445533
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass81,452 miles (+2,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,452 miles
    Test number
    942201602754
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass78,823 miles (+2,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,823 miles
    Test number
    704322387723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen wiper has small split
  13. Pass76,497 miles (+1,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,497 miles
    Test number
    955806136357
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass75,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,274 miles
    Test number
    654517022477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,274 miles (+1,841)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,274 miles
    Test number
    576206575308
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass73,433 miles (+2,789)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,433 miles
    Test number
    477679115087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
  17. Pass70,644 miles (+3,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,644 miles
    Test number
    955903024070
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass67,288 miles (+3,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    186248813058
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass63,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,981 miles
    Test number
    255885802049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Fail63,981 miles (+1,278)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,981 miles
    Test number
    817935802072
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass62,703 miles (+7,172)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,703 miles
    Test number
    747455001010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,531 miles (+8,076)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,531 miles
    Test number
    744969820007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,455 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,455 miles
    Test number
    604488229005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,806 miles
    Test number
    493522208090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,806 miles (+2,359)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,806 miles
    Test number
    372272908099
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
  26. Pass43,447 miles (+2,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,447 miles
    Test number
    124860837029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass41,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,028 miles
    Test number
    821152636004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V74 TJO

Does V74 TJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V74 TJO is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V74 TJO?
The MOT on V74 TJO is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V74 TJO done?
V74 TJO was recorded at 108,099 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,349 miles a year.
Has V74 TJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V74 TJO has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V74 TJO 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 V74 TJO find?
V74 TJO passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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