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GJ18 VNE

2018 Skoda Rapid

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,772 mi
Last recorded79,772 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Rapid38,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 VNE
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,772 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 79,769 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 69,406 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 62,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 15 Sep 2023 62,059 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to images (4.1.2 (b))

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))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 1 Sep 2022 52,044 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 41,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 41,982 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 VNE is a 2018 Skoda Rapid in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VNE registered?

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

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