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YP12 VLK

2012 Skoda Superb

Black Electric 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,209 mi
Last recorded165,209 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VLK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 165,209 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 156,146 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 156,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 145,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 138,165 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 138,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 132,503 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2021 125,790 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 120,551 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 113,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 103,887 miles

front & o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 May 2017 93,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 74,530 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 74,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 52,855 miles

Offside Rear 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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YP12 VLK is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,968cc electric 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 YP12 VLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP12 VLK registered?

YP12 VLK is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is YP12 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 VLK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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