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VA17 JVL

2017 Skoda Rapid

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,944 mi
Last recorded74,944 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 JVL
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 74,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 74,944 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 59,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,031 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 34,351 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 21,845 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 10,927 miles
Pass 14 Jul 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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VA17 JVL is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA17 JVL registered?

VA17 JVL is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 22 July 2017.

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