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WJ52 VHM

2002 Skoda Superb

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

180,308 mi
Last recorded180,308 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VHM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 180,308 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 175,273 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 169,974 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 169,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 166,584 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 166,584 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 153,416 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 137,887 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 137,655 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 129,539 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 127,247 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 127,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 116,266 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 116,266 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 106,441 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 106,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2008 98,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 89,452 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 80,264 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 80,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WJ52 VHM is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 94,374 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 WJ52 VHM, 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 24 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ52 VHM is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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