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VK16 GWO

2016 Skoda Rapid

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,809 mi
Last recorded88,809 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Rapid53,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 GWO
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 88,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

fuel filler cap seal cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2026 88,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel filler cap seal cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2025 83,496 miles

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

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

fuel filler cap seal cracking/splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2024 78,639 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

fuel filler cap seal cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2023 74,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

fuel filler cap seal cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2022 66,277 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracking and sidewall scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracking and sidewall scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 59,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracking and sidewall scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracking and sidewall scrubbed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick New brake pads fitted, now o.k. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 45,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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VK16 GWO is a 2016 Skoda Rapid in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 53,111 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 10 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK16 GWO is a 2016 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 28 March 2016.

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