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R55 JWD

2017 Skoda Rapid

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,340 mi
Last recorded109,340 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 JWD
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 109,340 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2025 109,340 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 101,228 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))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 94,696 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 94,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.71mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 85,321 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 85,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 69,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,423 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020

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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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R55 JWD is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 46,156 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 9 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R55 JWD registered?

R55 JWD is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 4 July 2017.

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