2008 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · VK57 LWW
2008 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 125,999 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK57 LWW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2023
- 125,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK57 LWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Skoda Fabia (VK57 LWW) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VK57 LWW Mileage History
- 30/08/2022118,207 mi
- 01/09/2022118,207 mi
- 25/08/2023125,999 mi+7,792 mi
Average of roughly 7,907 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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