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WJ61 VHB

2012 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,566 mi
Last recorded161,566 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 VHB
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 161,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 150,958 miles

Central Center exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Nearside front lower arm bush deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear anti roll bar bush deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nearside rear anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nearside rear bump stop deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tail light tinted

Nearside Rear Nearside rear track control arm bush deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nearside rear transverse link arm bush deteriorating

Offside Front Offside front lower arm bush deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Offside rear anti roll bar bush deteriorating

Offside Rear Offside rear anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear Offside rear bump stop deteriorating

Offside Rear Offside rear reflector cracked

Offside Rear Offside rear tail light tinted

Offside Rear Offside rear track control arm bush deteriorating

Offside Rear Offside rear transverse link arm bush deteriorating

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear heat shield damaged but secure

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 139,441 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 139,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,422 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,578 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 118,438 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,618 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,239 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated, smearing windscreen slightly.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,587 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,435 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 32,433 miles

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

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

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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WJ61 VHB is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJ61 VHB, 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 WJ61 VHB registered?

WJ61 VHB is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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