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VK18 XYE

2018 Skoda Rapid

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,422 mi
Last recorded85,422 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Rapid38,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 XYE
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 85,422 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 85,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 77,576 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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 68,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 68,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension strut top mounting has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 56,859 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres cracked/ perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 45,271 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres edges starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 32,127 miles

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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VK18 XYE is a 2018 Skoda Rapid in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 38,800 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 8 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK18 XYE registered?

VK18 XYE is a 2018 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 20 April 2018.

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