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Skoda Octavia

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

VPK 487MOT history

VPK 487 is a black diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
124,659 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VPK 487
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VPK 487 was last recorded at 124,659 miles on 14 May 2026, 5,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,194 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,465 miles
Average per year
4,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,659 miles
  • 2024 – 119,194 miles
  • 2023 – 113,366 miles
  • 2022 – 101,710 miles
  • 2021 – 90,053 miles
  • 2020 – 84,645 miles
  • 2017 – 84,179 miles
  • 2016 – 81,120 miles
  • 2015 – 68,976 miles
  • 2014 – 61,529 miles
  • 2013 – 54,019 miles
  • 2012 – 52,932 miles
  • 2011 – 51,399 miles
  • 2010 – 49,854 miles
  • 2009 – 48,334 miles
  • 2008 – 46,054 miles
  • 2007 – 44,407 miles
  • 2006 – 41,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,659 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section of exhaust weld corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,659 miles (+5,465)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    124,659 miles
    Test number
    676852976527
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section of exhaust weld corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,194 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,194 miles
    Test number
    531909019223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,366 miles (+11,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,366 miles
    Test number
    295117248771
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass101,710 miles (+11,657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,710 miles
    Test number
    528298085399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass90,053 miles (+5,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,053 miles
    Test number
    714369008462
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass84,645 miles (+466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,645 miles
    Test number
    372676501919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    250265198743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,179 miles (+3,059)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    568372127355
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Pass81,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,120 miles
    Test number
    923591431007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,120 miles (+12,144)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,120 miles
    Test number
    498556219740
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  11. Pass68,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,976 miles
    Test number
    450766029597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,976 miles (+7,447)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,976 miles
    Test number
    180773060640
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass61,529 miles (+7,510)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,529 miles
    Test number
    437252784251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,019 miles (+1,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,019 miles
    Test number
    295988483239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass52,932 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,932 miles
    Test number
    217849772401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,399 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,399 miles
    Test number
    267014871486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,854 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,854 miles
    Test number
    164897660135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,334 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,334 miles
    Test number
    342892189107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,054 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,054 miles
    Test number
    460421978139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,407 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,407 miles
    Test number
    100070587185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,371 miles
    Test number
    560070476148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VPK 487

What vehicle is registration VPK 487 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VPK 487 on a black diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 31 Dec 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VPK 487 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VPK 487 is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on VPK 487?
The MOT on VPK 487 is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VPK 487 done?
VPK 487 was recorded at 124,659 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,185 miles a year.
Has VPK 487 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VPK 487 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on VPK 487 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 VPK 487 find?
VPK 487 passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust weld corroded.; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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