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GC16 UWG

2016 Skoda Rapid

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,189 mi
Last recorded178,189 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 UWG
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 178,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2026 176,066 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Electrical wiring on top of engine insecure. (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting insecure but not resulting in excessive movement.

Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 171,182 miles

Gearbox mounting defective top gearbox mounting bolt slack ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2025 169,637 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Upper Gearbox mounting defective Upper gearbox mounting bolt slack. ()

Fail 15 Sep 2025 169,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Upper Gearbox mounting defective Upper gearbox mounting bolt slack. ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 161,227 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 155,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 147,483 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 144,979 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 127,147 miles

unable to fully inspect underside components due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 109,717 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure and may detach

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

no acceleration detected on smoke emissions test

Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,163 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 95,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

no acceleration detected on smoke emissions test

unable to fully inspect underside components due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 43,384 miles

No smoke detected on acceleration check

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Sep 2017 13,511 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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GC16 UWG is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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What year was GC16 UWG registered?

GC16 UWG is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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