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VK57 RNV

2007 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,481 mi
Last recorded141,481 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Superb98,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 RNV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 141,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 141,477 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 137,527 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 137,520 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 133,448 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 133,442 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 129,615 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 125,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 125,919 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 122,618 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 118,635 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 115,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,171 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 102,481 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 102,457 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 102,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,712 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 83,700 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,082 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,457 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,324 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,628 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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VK57 RNV is a 2007 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 98,758 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK57 RNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK57 RNV registered?

VK57 RNV is a 2007 Skoda Superb, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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