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A19 VPD

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

172,180 mi
Last recorded172,180 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 VPD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 172,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 169,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 165,425 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 162,175 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 158,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 154,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outter casing rusted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 150,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 145,605 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 140,154 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2016 135,469 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 130,890 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,897 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 117,041 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 103,133 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 103,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,273 miles

nearside rear tyre stepped slightly on inner edge

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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A19 VPD is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 VPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 VPD registered?

A19 VPD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is A19 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 VPD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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