Buying a used Skoda Yeti - what should I look out for?

I'm thinking of buying a used (2013) Skoda Yeti 4x4. What should I look out for when buying one?

Asked on 23 November 2016 by Trojan 10

Answered by Honest John
Here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/skoda/yeti-2009/?sec.../ Like many VAG cars they have not been as reliable as the owners expected them to be.
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