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GU62 XBL

2012 Skoda Rapid

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

238,391 mi
Last recorded238,391 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Rapid69,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 XBL
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 238,391 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 238,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 231,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 225,477 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 225,477 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 216,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 208,429 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 201,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 201,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 191,286 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 162,621 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 123,091 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 117,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 83,157 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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GU62 XBL is a 2012 Skoda Rapid in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 69,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Skoda Rapid typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Rapid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU62 XBL registered?

GU62 XBL is a 2012 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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