2018 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · LR05 BUD
2018 Skoda Karoq (1.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 42,705 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA KAROQ
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR05 BUD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 42,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR05 BUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Skoda Karoq (LR05 BUD) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LR05 BUD Mileage History
- 12/08/202224,570 mi
- 03/08/202331,543 mi+6,973 mi
- 02/08/202437,402 mi+5,859 mi
- 30/07/202542,705 mi+5,303 mi
Average of roughly 6,116 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Karoq
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: SKODA KAROQ
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Water Pump / Thermostat Housing Leak(Moderate)
The standard MQB plastic housing can seep coolant, often before owners notice any puddles.
- DSG (DQ381) Sensor Failure(Serious)
The newer 7-speed wet-clutch DSG (DQ381) can suffer from faulty clutch position sensors (P1735/P1736), which often require a mechatronic rebuild.
- DSG (DQ200) Accumulator Housing Crack(Serious)
On smaller engines with the 7-speed dry-clutch (DQ200), the hydraulic accumulator housing can crack, causing a complete loss of pressure.
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- Water Pump / Thermostat Housing LeakModerate
The standard MQB plastic housing can seep coolant, often before owners notice any puddles.
- DSG (DQ381) Sensor FailureSerious
The newer 7-speed wet-clutch DSG (DQ381) can suffer from faulty clutch position sensors (P1735/P1736), which often require a mechatronic rebuild.
- DSG (DQ200) Accumulator Housing CrackSerious
On smaller engines with the 7-speed dry-clutch (DQ200), the hydraulic accumulator housing can crack, causing a complete loss of pressure.
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