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GV62 LBN

2012 Skoda Rapid

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,629 mi
Last recorded137,629 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Rapid69,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 LBN
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 137,629 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 137,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 123,938 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 123,264 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 111,947 miles

Rear exhaust back box deteriating and outer skin flakeing

Steering feels knotchy on lock to lock test

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,219 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 99,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 91,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 85,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 85,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 81,543 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 71,466 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,415 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 60,415 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 49,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight damage to outer side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2015 36,703 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 36,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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GV62 LBN is a 2012 Skoda Rapid in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 14 years old, this Skoda Rapid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV62 LBN is a 2012 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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