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VN12 XYV

2012 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,801 mi
Last recorded134,801 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 XYV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 134,801 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 128,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 128,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 123,560 miles

Nearside Front Height Sensor Linkage damaged

Offside Front Daytime Running Lamp not working

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

Pass 22 May 2023 115,950 miles

Front and Rear Height Sensor Linkages damaged

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 101,791 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 27 May 2021 87,855 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,167 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 72,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,260 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,619 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 43,556 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,061 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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VN12 XYV is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

VN12 XYV is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 XYV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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