
Skoda Octavia
White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y256 LCWMOT history
Y256 LCW is a white diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 48,965 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 48,965 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,250 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y256 LCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y256 LCW was last recorded at 48,965 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 3,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 45,957 miles · 4 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,008 miles
- Average per year
- 1,250 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 48,965 miles
- 2025 – 45,957 miles
- 2024 – 43,219 miles
- 2023 – 42,554 miles
- 2022 – 42,479 miles
- 2021 – 42,475 miles
- 2020 – 42,406 miles
- 2019 – 42,083 miles
- 2018 – 41,425 miles
- 2017 – 40,774 miles
- 2016 – 40,017 miles
- 2015 – 39,349 miles
- 2014 – 38,620 miles
- 2013 – 37,612 miles
- 2012 – 36,491 miles
- 2011 – 34,673 miles
- 2010 – 32,836 miles
- 2009 – 31,519 miles
- 2008 – 29,448 miles
- 2007 – 26,690 miles
- 2006 – 24,267 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
All steering and suspension components heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,965 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 48,965 miles
- Test number
- 227116776100
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Fail48,965 miles (+3,008)1 dangerous1 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,965 miles
- Test number
- 876013660825
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass45,957 miles (+2,738)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 45,957 miles
- Test number
- 489286619647
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely cracked and perished - 175/80r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass43,219 miles15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 43,219 miles
- Test number
- 407515814474
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components heavily corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail43,219 miles (+665)3 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,219 miles
- Test number
- 159378672013
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components heavily corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass42,554 miles (+75)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 42,554 miles
- Test number
- 714927559487
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components heavily corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated and damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass42,479 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 42,479 miles
- Test number
- 398774946791
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail42,479 miles (+4)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,479 miles
- Test number
- 953670536794
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass42,475 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 42,475 miles
- Test number
- 397884852556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,406 miles (+323)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 42,406 miles
- Test number
- 940110771149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,083 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 42,083 miles
- Test number
- 905073571689
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slightly corroded
Fail42,082 miles (+657)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,082 miles
- Test number
- 711832517614
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slightly corroded
Pass41,425 miles (+651)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 41,425 miles
- Test number
- 145796408996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,774 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 40,774 miles
- Test number
- 561013034078
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryCoolant level below min
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront sub frame, suspension and rear axle are all corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted
Fail40,774 miles (+757)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,774 miles
- Test number
- 455009116353
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryCoolant level below min
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront sub frame, suspension and rear axle are all corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted
Pass40,017 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 40,017 miles
- Test number
- 238073886319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryEngine oil overfull
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre badly cracking/perished
- AdvisoryO/s wiper slightly perished
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slightly corroded
Fail40,017 miles (+668)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,017 miles
- Test number
- 223472622516
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryEngine oil overfull
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre badly cracking/perished
- AdvisoryO/s wiper slightly perished
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slightly corroded
Fail39,349 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,349 miles
- Test number
- 388848685149
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,349 miles (+729)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 39,349 miles
- Test number
- 488128185146
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,620 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 38,620 miles
- Test number
- 428011294166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteFront and rear axles are corroding badly
Fail38,620 miles (+1,008)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,620 miles
- Test number
- 949071894197
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteFront and rear axles are corroding badly
Pass37,612 miles (+1,121)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 37,612 miles
- Test number
- 596629993189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished
- NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated
- NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
Pass36,491 miles (+1,818)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 36,491 miles
- Test number
- 866253192192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated
- NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
Pass34,673 miles (+1,837)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 34,673 miles
- Test number
- 176035391188
- NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
Pass32,836 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 32,836 miles
- Test number
- 440968380198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,836 miles (+1,317)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,836 miles
- Test number
- 964957880152
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass31,519 miles (+2,071)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 31,519 miles
- Test number
- 730284209223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,448 miles (+2,758)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 29,448 miles
- Test number
- 301249098112
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass26,690 miles (+2,423)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 26,690 miles
- Test number
- 642770797164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,267 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 24,267 miles
- Test number
- 121376806282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y256 LCW
- Does Y256 LCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 LCW is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y256 LCW?
- The MOT on Y256 LCW is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y256 LCW done?
- Y256 LCW was recorded at 48,965 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 1,250 miles a year.
- Has Y256 LCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y256 LCW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y256 LCW 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 Y256 LCW find?
- Y256 LCW passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: central upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.
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