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WU17 VGL

2017 Skoda Rapid

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,457 mi
Last recorded79,457 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU17 VGL
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 79,457 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 70,573 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 70,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2024 63,533 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 55,990 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 46,380 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 24,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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WU17 VGL is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 46,156 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 9 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU17 VGL registered?

WU17 VGL is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is WU17 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU17 VGL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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