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Skoda Roomster

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

V8 TAXMOT history

V8 TAX is a grey diesel Skoda Roomster first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,443 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 TAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Roomster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 TAX was last recorded at 95,443 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,896 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,547 miles
Average per year
4,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,443 miles
  • 2025 – 92,896 miles
  • 2024 – 89,960 miles
  • 2023 – 86,342 miles
  • 2022 – 83,223 miles
  • 2021 – 79,319 miles
  • 2020 – 77,366 miles
  • 2019 – 73,489 miles
  • 2018 – 66,561 miles
  • 2017 – 57,247 miles
  • 2016 – 50,045 miles
  • 2015 – 43,437 miles
  • 2014 – 37,313 miles
  • 2013 – 31,994 miles
  • 2012 – 26,429 miles
  • 2011 – 20,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,443 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre is wearing on outer edges and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre is worn on outer edges and is cracking in tred (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhaust is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,443 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    556355314656
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre is wearing on outer edges and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre is worn on outer edges and is cracking in tred (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  2. Fail95,443 miles (+2,547)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,443 miles
    Test number
    754818959666
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre is wearing on outer edges and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre is worn on outer edges and is cracking in tred (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  3. Pass92,896 miles (+2,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,896 miles
    Test number
    383270752333
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking bin tred
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  4. Pass89,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,960 miles
    Test number
    177816889595
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to crack in tred

  5. Fail89,960 miles (+3,618)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,960 miles
    Test number
    721423297128
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are starting to crack in tred

  6. Pass86,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,342 miles
    Test number
    315861921325
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail86,337 miles (+3,114)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    440762495171
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass83,223 miles (+3,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,223 miles
    Test number
    428001207930
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front road springs are starting to corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is starting to corrod

  9. Pass79,319 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    661371885980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper are is damaged

  10. Fail79,319 miles (+1,953)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,319 miles
    Test number
    448129235989
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper are is damaged

  11. Pass77,366 miles (+3,877)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,366 miles
    Test number
    333257981713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  12. Pass73,489 miles (+6,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,489 miles
    Test number
    812040755378
    • AdvisoryNail in near side rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded

  13. Pass66,561 miles (+9,314)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    532301757540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs are starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are worn to approx. 70 percent worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is corroded

  14. Pass57,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,247 miles
    Test number
    249368500072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail57,247 miles (+7,202)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,247 miles
    Test number
    296917632340
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass50,045 miles (+6,608)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    613508976186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,437 miles (+6,124)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,437 miles
    Test number
    828983965048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,313 miles (+5,319)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,313 miles
    Test number
    315092274081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,994 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,994 miles
    Test number
    247526363031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,429 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,429 miles
    Test number
    196048462493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,979 miles
    Test number
    618456971081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 TAX

Does V8 TAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 TAX is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 TAX?
The MOT on V8 TAX is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 TAX done?
V8 TAX was recorded at 95,443 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
Has V8 TAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 TAX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 TAX 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 V8 TAX find?
V8 TAX passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre is wearing on outer edges and is cracking, and 3 more.

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