The Skoda Rapid I is a liftback produced from 2012 to 2020.
Engines: 1.6 (CWVA (1.6 MPI)), 110 hp. Transmission: automatic; front-wheel drive. Length 4,483 mm, wheelbase 2,602 mm, ground clearance 170 mm, fuel tank 55 L.
Facelift: 2017. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia; assembled in Russia.
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
Engine: VW 1.6 MPI (CFNA, CWVA)
- piston slap when cold
- oil consumption on early engines
What to check when buying: knocking in the first minutes after start; oil consumption.
Tip: Simple engine; the unpleasant cold noise is usually not critical, but oil consumption needs monitoring.
Gearbox: Aisin 09G (VW 6-speed automatic)
- shocks on 2–3 and 3–4 shifts
- valve body and solenoid wear
What to check when buying: shocks and delayed shifts with a warmed-up gearbox.
Tip: Oil every 60k km; sensitive to old oil.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
What engine does the Skoda Rapid I have?
1.6, code CWVA (1.6 MPI), 110 hp, 155 Nm.
What transmission does it have?
automatic (6AT Aisin 09G).
What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?
Ground clearance 170 mm, fuel tank 55 l.
How much is the vehicle tax on the Skoda Rapid I in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, about 13,675 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.