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YB61 VGR

2012 Skoda Yeti

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,017 mi
Last recorded117,017 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Yeti65,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 VGR
MakeSkoda
ModelYeti
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 117,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 117,017 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 109,539 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 102,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 94,270 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 94,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,852 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 58,849 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 51,597 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 51,597 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 45,295 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,669 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,821 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 32,821 miles

Inner Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,207 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Yeti?

Based on 844,079 MOT tests across 79,157 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,121
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
79,157
On UK Roads
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YB61 VGR is a 2012 Skoda Yeti in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Yeti models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,821 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Skoda Yeti typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Yeti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YB61 VGR is a 2012 Skoda Yeti, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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