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VU18 HXL

2018 Skoda Rapid

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,813 mi
Last recorded102,813 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Rapid38,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 HXL
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 102,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 102,610 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 89,171 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 55,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,264 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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VU18 HXL is a 2018 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU18 HXL registered?

VU18 HXL is a 2018 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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