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YP62 GXU

2012 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

237,928 mi
Last recorded237,928 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 GXU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 237,928 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 237,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 235,208 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 232,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 228,856 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 210,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 185,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 158,648 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 158,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 123,691 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 97,955 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 97,955 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 43,383 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,104 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

damage on both outer sills

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre as a cut on inner sidewall

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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YP62 GXU is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Black 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 YP62 GXU, 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 YP62 GXU registered?

YP62 GXU is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YP62 GXU 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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