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AE18 VDM

2018 Skoda Rapid

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,618 mi
Last recorded173,618 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Rapid38,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 VDM
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 173,618 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 173,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2025 161,589 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 141,168 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2023 141,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 112,083 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,767 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Rapid?

Based on 232,614 MOT tests across 25,368 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
7,109
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
25,368
On UK Roads
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AE18 VDM is a 2018 Skoda Rapid in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Skoda Rapid typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 8 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE18 VDM registered?

AE18 VDM is a 2018 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is AE18 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 VDM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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