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OV62 VYB

2012 Skoda Rapid

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,072 mi
Last recorded117,072 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Rapid69,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 VYB
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 117,072 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 109,164 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 101,097 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 97,535 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))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 97,535 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))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 86,340 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 86,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 72,983 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 72,983 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 61,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 50,146 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 42,182 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 32,661 miles

offside rear tyre scrubbed bald on outer edges/has splits on inner sidewall

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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OV62 VYB is a 2012 Skoda Rapid in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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What year was OV62 VYB registered?

OV62 VYB is a 2012 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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The MOT history for OV62 VYB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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