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OV12 VLJ

2012 Skoda Yeti

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,699 mi
Last recorded117,699 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Yeti65,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 VLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelYeti
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 117,699 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 111,409 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 107,433 miles

Central Front Upper front windscreen has small chip below 10mm

Pass 31 Aug 2023 103,245 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking at small clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 97,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking at small clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fog lamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 90,244 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 84,649 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 75,128 miles

Front corrosion on inner surface

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion on rear discs

Fail 2 Mar 2019 75,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front corrosion on inner surface

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion on rear discs

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,162 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,550 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 35,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 35,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Skoda Yeti?

Based on 844,079 MOT tests across 79,157 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,121
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
79,157
On UK Roads
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OV12 VLJ is a 2012 Skoda Yeti in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Yeti models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,821 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Skoda Yeti typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Yeti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV12 VLJ is a 2012 Skoda Yeti, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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