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GJ18 VLX

2018 Skoda Rapid

Beige Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

266,378 mi
Last recorded266,378 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Rapid38,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 VLX
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 266,378 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 266,376 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 231,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 231,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 192,135 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 187,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 145,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 144,803 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 99,475 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 54,749 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 54,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 41,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 31,760 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 10,047 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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GJ18 VLX is a 2018 Skoda Rapid in Beige with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,800 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 8 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ18 VLX registered?

GJ18 VLX is a 2018 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 23 March 2018.

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