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FY62 VHP

2012 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,291 mi
Last recorded134,291 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VHP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 134,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Day running light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side lenses damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 134,290 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to cords on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Day running light not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 out of 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both side lenses damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 130,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 130,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 125,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 119,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear light clusters damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2022 119,588 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear light clusters damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2021 113,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear light clusters damaged

under-tray fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2021 113,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear light clusters damaged

under-tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2020 110,793 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 102,653 miles

Engine covers/under trays fitted restricting inspection to underside of vehicle.

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount rough when turned. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OSR and NSR light lens cracked and broken.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. slightly perishing and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,024 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount slight roughness

Offside Rear Light lens cracked and slightly insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,043 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,632 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 64,626 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusted and pitted (3.5.1i)

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 VHP is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

FY62 VHP is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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