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VN12 VCX

2012 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,132 mi
Last recorded239,132 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 VCX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 239,132 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 239,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 226,245 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 226,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 213,811 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

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

Fail 10 May 2024 213,811 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

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

Pass 23 May 2023 199,356 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 199,355 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 189,740 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread 3mm and scrubbed out on inner edge

Offside Front tyre low tread 3mm and cracking badly on tread corners

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and scrubbed out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 176,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 172,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2020 172,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords two cuts in tread.outer edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 160,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs worn,lipped/corroded and pitted

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

Offside Rear brake showing signs of overheating

Rear brake discs corroded/scored

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 160,069 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs worn,lipped/corroded and pitted

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed out on inner edge

Offside Rear brake showing signs of overheating

Rear brake discs corroded/scored

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 147,207 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 156,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 112,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,587 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VN12 VCX is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 88,884 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 VN12 VCX, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN12 VCX registered?

VN12 VCX is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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