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FY62 VGU

2012 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,964 mi
Last recorded130,964 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VGU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 130,964 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2025 114,529 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 98,219 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,713 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2022 71,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 rear indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,903 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 58,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 45,340 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 45,340 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 43,819 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 15 Jan 2020 43,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 24 Jan 2019 37,907 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,083 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,746 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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FY62 VGU is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 88,884 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY62 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY62 VGU registered?

FY62 VGU is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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