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HY12 XVG

2012 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

198,706 mi
Last recorded198,706 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 XVG
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 198,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 195,380 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 189,335 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 187,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2021 179,251 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 173,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 156,357 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 145,988 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 132,011 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 114,650 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 114,650 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,830 miles

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

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

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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HY12 XVG is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY12 XVG, 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 HY12 XVG registered?

HY12 XVG is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is HY12 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 XVG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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