Hi all,

 

So I bought a fabia vRS yesterday 2012 with 75k on clock. Only paid a small deposit so far as it needed a couple of very small fixes doing. 

 

Since then found this forum and now worried I’ve bought a potential mine field of a car. 

 

I dont know if is a CAVE engine. I think from memory it was registered in Nov 2012 so more likely to be the other type. 

 

I noticed on an invoice for a service it has had the water pump replaced. 

 

I havent seen the full service booklet yet as the dealer was waiting for the owner to send it to him. The car does come with a 3 month warranty but I don’t know how extensive it is. I’m goong to ask to find out 

 

my question is how do I find out if the car has suffered from the dreaded oil consumption issue and had an engine replacement? Also is there anything else 

onviois I need to look for? 

 

Only paid £250 deposit so if I have to walk away and don’t get it back I’m not too worried compared to the worry of buying a heap. 

 

Thanks all. Ben 

 

You need the registration / Vin No. and ask your local Skoda Dealership to log it into the Skoda system and outline its history on the car . Or contact Skoda CS UK asking about the car's history. What is the current mileage?

You definitely need to see the owners handbook / service record book. Maybe even speak to the previous owner. Otherwise ask for your deposit back or get out of there.

 

I'm sure George will be along soon to answer your concerns ,he is the font of all Fabia vRS mk2 knowledge.

Edited 15 February, 20188 yr by vrskeith

http://skoda.co.uk/about-us/contact-us 

Or go into a Main Dealers and ask the History on the System.

 

Ask them to send you the Service History and warranty history they have.

Check with the Dealer if a CTHE late 2012 or a CAVE registered late. there is a sticker at the bottom of the Drivers B pillar.

& the Build Sticker in the spare tyre well.

 

Good that the Water Pump has been done.

 

As to the 3 month warranty that is long enough to find out if there is a problem.

If there is in the first 30 days reject it anyway. 

 

There are more good ones than bad ones.

Full Main Dealer History is handy if buying a Skoda Warranty,  i would.

Extended Warranty from ŠKODA Insurance – putting ŠKODA into your insurance..mhtml

Thanks both. I will do that and see what comes up. 

If it has had the engine replaced good.

Some CAVE & CTHE have had more than 1 replaced engine. 

 

But Skoda UK CS should tell you that.  No DATA PROTECTION stories should be accepted, their Corporate Responsibility to be open and honest.

 

Then you need to know if the service campaign '34 F7' 2010-2013

or '34H5' 2013-2015 has been carried out or needed.

http://master.skoda-auto.com/mini-apps/recall-actions     Skoda or Main Dealers can tell you, and a sticker in the boot if done.

If you want post the Reg Number or PM it and i will see what i can see or know.

 

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Who is selling it?

Thanks very much. Ok sent 

Small local dealer selling it. Not Skoda or approved Skoda dealer 

Right. 

First Registered September 2012.

 

Is it Red or Silver?, 

there is a mix up on the DVLA Data Bases,  Vehicle Check / MOT History.  One has RED, one SILVER.

 

Usual MOT Advisories / Fails. 

Tyres, Brakes, Wiper.     It did a lot of miles between 2016 -2017, that is OK.

It’s silver

OK.

Best find out if painted.

ie, a RED car fully resprayed.  looking for it having been RED, like it would not be a stripped shell rebuild and colour change.

 

So is it a DVLA Glitch,  not a ringer.    You need the Engine Number checked, not easy, the Stickers etc etc.

 

Maybe just a mix up,  bit there are Ringers around as people had Engine / DSG give up the ghost and some dodgy geezer did a bit of messing about.

& good few accident damage repaired as well, and no Insurance Write off if never claimed on.

Ok. Would an RAC vehicle check tell me if it was red originally? I mean the Hpi, previous write off etc check rather than mechanical. 

You will see if it was red if you look under back seats, in the spare tyre well etc.

If a dealer is worth their salts they will go over the car with you, inspect it, they are not wanting to sell a stolen or hooky car.

 

So lets see what He / She says, call and ask, or Email and get an explanation in writing.  

 

Buyer beware.

But it might just be the DVLA error. 

 Not that many Silver ones, and there are a couple or even 3 silver paint codes.

I have seen the pics on Autotrader now.

Maybe tell members the Reg Number and see if anyone knows the car.  Looks good.

 

HPI Checks do not show cars that are crashed and no Insurance Claims made on them, 

ie never Inspected, classed what ever Cat, sold as salvage etc.

Only shows where people do Declare damaged. 

Edited 15 February, 20188 yr by AwaoffSki

Getting VIN number sent later and confirmation of what engine it has and if service campaign sticker is there. Will contact Skoda once I have that and see what they say. 

Spoke to dealer. Car definitely silver as shown on original sales invoice and V5. Must be admin error at dvla 

Hmmm

75K and supplied by a non skoda dealer?

Not for me I'm afraid.

7 hours ago, 2ndskoda said:

Hmmm

75K and supplied by a non skoda dealer?

Not for me I'm afraid.

 

I wondered that but then if it’s a good one it shouldn’t matter. Only had two owners from new, can’t see they’d have kept it so long if it was a lemon. Service history and warranty record from Skoda hopefully today wil shed some light on it. 

Just checked VIN for recalls on skodas site and it says there aren’t any so that’s good. 

Every vehicle has a lifespan. The point comes when expenditure becomes necessary. To date it seems that the car has had a good run, but at 75k - well it does not last forever. Keep in mind that VRS's are not bought to gently drive around, they are fun cars. I would think that the 'loud pedal' has been used on many occasions. Most owners bail out of a car when they know the signs are there of developing problems.

You obviously have talked yourself into buying this, and I respect your decision.

Good luck.

Edited 16 February, 20188 yr by 2ndskoda

38 minutes ago, 2ndskoda said:

Every vehicle has a lifespan. The point comes when expenditure becomes necessary. To date it seems that the car has had a good run, but at 75k - well it does not last forever. Keep in mind that VRS's are not bought to gently drive around, they are fun cars. I would think that the 'loud pedal' has been used on many occasions. Most owners bail out of a car when they know the signs are there of developing problems.

You obviously have talked yourself into buying this, and I respect your decision.

Good luck.

 

Yeah that’s fair comment. I wouldn’t say I’ve convinced myself to buy it though. Hence doing this research before I commit to buying it. If it seems wrong I’ll walk away

So Skoda have been very helpful -

 

It hasn't been seen by Skoda themselves since September 2015 and it had a new engine fitted in 2014 at 17k miles. That was the result of excessive misfiring resulting in breakdown due to the spark plug tip of cylinder 4 falling in to the cylinder and gouging it up and ultimately knackering it. Therefore the current engine has only done about 50k but was seen by Skoda a couple of times in 2015 for lube service. It has had the heated seat fix done. There are no other service campaigns outstanding on it and it didn't need the gearbox oil and software change. 

 

The key to this purchase will be what service history it's had since the new engine was fitted I guess. I'll wait and see and report back. If I go ahead with it I think I'll bite the bullet and take it to Skoda for a full service almost immediately. I will also look in to the cost for their extended warranty.

So there is no service book. A replacement is being requested but the service history on the new engine is patchy at best. I’m think walking away at this point which is a shame as it’s a great little car 

The car might have come without a Service book in September 2012.

 

As to the replacement engine, 

when Skoda fit one even though it is a new / refurbished engine, they say service the car by the miles.

This being ridiculous.  

 

Anyway, a 50,000 replacement engine should have had the plugs replaced a couple of times by now.

So just have 4 new plugs in, and Oil & Filter change, a Air Filter if needed, and a pollen filter, job done.

Extended Warranty and enjoy.  

All simple stuff.  

The Water Pump is done and hopefully 2 new belts at that time. 

 

Car looks good.

Ok thanks George. The dealer has offered to replace the plugs. I’ll let

him know which ones to use. It’s just had oil and all filters done. I will try and get 6 months warranty from him too for free for peace of mind. 

 

Do you think the lack of early history will make it harder to sell on in the future if I want to?