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YT12 VDM

2012 Skoda Superb

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

263,448 mi
Last recorded263,448 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VDM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 263,448 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 259,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 257,461 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 257,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 232,343 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 199,591 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 199,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 163,954 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 134,164 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 98,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,363 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,539 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,275 miles

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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YT12 VDM is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT12 VDM, 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 YT12 VDM registered?

YT12 VDM is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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