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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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 196,084 miles on the clock, averaging 12,517 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MJ05 VBM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 196,084 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,677 |
| Average per year | 12,517 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MJ05 VBM |
| Make | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About MJ05 VBM
What car is MJ05 VBM?
MJ05 VBM is an blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.
What is the mileage of MJ05 VBM?
The last recorded mileage for MJ05 VBM was 196,084 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ05 VBM passed its MOT?
MJ05 VBM has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2016.
Is MJ05 VBM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ05 VBM 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 MJ05 VBM?
MJ05 VBM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.