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DF55 VBZ

2005 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 111,478 miles on the clock, averaging 5,890 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF55 VBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,890

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,478 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,806
Average per year5,890
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF55 VBZ 13k37k62k87k111k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage111,478 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage106,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage102,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,263 miles
PASS
Mileage96,946 miles
Since last MOT+3,408 miles
PASS
Mileage93,538 miles
Since last MOT+1,168 miles
PASS
Mileage92,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,370 miles
Since last MOT+1,285 miles
PASS
Mileage91,085 miles
Since last MOT+3,585 miles
PASS
Mileage87,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage81,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,826 miles
PASS
Mileage77,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,165 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage70,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,663 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage64,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,939 miles
PASS
Mileage59,208 miles
Since last MOT+13,550 miles
PASS
Mileage45,658 miles
Since last MOT+26,138 miles
PASS
Mileage19,520 miles
Since last MOT+323 miles
PASS
Mileage19,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage19,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,308 miles
PASS
Mileage15,889 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage12,531 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 VBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About DF55 VBZ

What car is DF55 VBZ?

DF55 VBZ is a beige Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF55 VBZ?

The last recorded mileage for DF55 VBZ was 111,478 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF55 VBZ passed its MOT?

DF55 VBZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 8 Jul 2025.

Is DF55 VBZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF55 VBZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DF55 VBZ?

DF55 VBZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.