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WF61 GXU

2011 Skoda Superb

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,897 mi
Last recorded141,897 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Superb92,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 GXU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 141,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 141,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 132,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 126,828 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 126,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 117,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 111,512 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 111,391 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 103,487 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 100,274 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside ( rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (offside and nearside) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower rear under body trim insecure

Rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2019 100,274 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside ( rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (offside and nearside) (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower rear under body trim insecure

Rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,303 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2018 92,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,431 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 71,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,348 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WF61 GXU is a 2011 Skoda Superb in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 92,941 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 WF61 GXU, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF61 GXU registered?

WF61 GXU is a 2011 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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The MOT history for WF61 GXU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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