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WV12 WRL

2012 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,512 mi
Last recorded224,512 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 WRL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 224,512 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 217,052 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axel swelled under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 217,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axel swelled under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 205,411 miles

Nearside Front DRL inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 189,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 180,236 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 174,556 miles

brakes performance checked and passed , fb 59 percent , pb 20 percent , all brakes locked out when placed under load , imbalance front 10 percent , rear 25 percent , parking brake 22 percent passed.

hand brakes stiff . recommend a brakes inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2019 165,178 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 154,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve starting to crack

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 154,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve starting to crack

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 142,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 130,653 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 118,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,768 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 107,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WV12 WRL is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 WV12 WRL, 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 WV12 WRL registered?

WV12 WRL is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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