2018 Skoda Fabia 1.0L Petrol · GY18 DWL
2018 Skoda Fabia (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 33,080 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY18 DWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/10/2026
- 33,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY18 DWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Skoda Fabia (GY18 DWL) between September 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GY18 DWL Mileage History
- 23/09/202228,730 mi
- 26/10/202332,182 mi+3,452 mi
- 22/10/202432,506 mi+324 mi
- 23/10/202532,813 mi+307 mi
- 23/10/202633,080 mi+267 mi
Average of roughly 1,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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