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DY16 VHJ

2016 Skoda Rapid

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,763 mi
Last recorded127,763 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 VHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 127,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 119,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,904 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 91,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 91,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,197 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 79,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 64,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 64,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,542 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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DY16 VHJ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 53,111 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 10 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY16 VHJ is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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