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Skoda Fabia

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y209 VJSMOT history

Y209 VJS is a silver diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

Y209 VJS silver Skoda Fabia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
89,619 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y209 VJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Fabia
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y209 VJS was last recorded at 89,619 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,609 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,619 miles
  • 2024 – 88,896 miles
  • 2023 – 87,976 miles
  • 2022 – 87,157 miles
  • 2021 – 85,963 miles
  • 2020 – 85,071 miles
  • 2019 – 84,023 miles
  • 2018 – 83,045 miles
  • 2017 – 81,531 miles
  • 2016 – 81,240 miles
  • 2015 – 80,493 miles
  • 2014 – 78,218 miles
  • 2013 – 75,579 miles
  • 2012 – 72,697 miles
  • 2011 – 69,131 miles
  • 2010 – 64,577 miles
  • 2009 – 61,277 miles
  • 2008 – 55,253 miles
  • 2007 – 50,725 miles
  • 2006 – 45,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,619 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,619 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    89,619 miles
    Test number
    453023205286
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,609 miles (+713)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,609 miles
    Test number
    221446352274
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust split and holed both sides of cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel handbrake lever excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel very hard to turn freely by hand - excessive (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass88,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    796125486727
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,891 miles (+15)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    703711132052
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail88,876 miles (+900)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,876 miles
    Test number
    888238246539
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel on handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding Both front brakes excessive bind and hard to rotate (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside sill corroded and holed near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,976 miles (+819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,976 miles
    Test number
    204212062713
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill slightly corroded.

  7. Pass87,157 miles (+1,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    379581309267
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated at rear box.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass85,963 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,963 miles
    Test number
    344768054513
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Fail85,962 miles (+891)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,962 miles
    Test number
    751035074118
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass85,071 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,071 miles
    Test number
    103736471134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,070 miles (+1,047)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    697436449976
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

  12. Pass84,023 miles (+978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,023 miles
    Test number
    556167538787
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass83,045 miles (+1,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,045 miles
    Test number
    235640866226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass81,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,531 miles
    Test number
    690507991585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail81,531 miles (+291)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,531 miles
    Test number
    436994575154
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass81,240 miles (+747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,240 miles
    Test number
    354865615391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass80,493 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,493 miles
    Test number
    327230533396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,218 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    486007534223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteRear heat shield loose

  19. Pass78,218 miles (+2,639)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    805897834204
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteRear heat shield loose

  20. Pass75,579 miles (+2,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,579 miles
    Test number
    296039213267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass72,697 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,697 miles
    Test number
    379868022467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,131 miles (+4,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,131 miles
    Test number
    779962231239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass64,577 miles (+3,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,577 miles
    Test number
    890922260187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass61,277 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    223774269435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,253 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,253 miles
    Test number
    344892268196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass55,253 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,253 miles
    Test number
    774762168129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,725 miles (+4,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,725 miles
    Test number
    180433767173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass45,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,836 miles
    Test number
    574323666132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y209 VJS

Does Y209 VJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y209 VJS is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y209 VJS?
The MOT on Y209 VJS is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y209 VJS done?
Y209 VJS was recorded at 89,619 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,246 miles a year.
Has Y209 VJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y209 VJS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y209 VJS 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 Y209 VJS find?
Y209 VJS passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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