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DG08 XLR

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,945 mi
Last recorded200,945 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XLR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 200,945 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 200,945 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 May 2025 200,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition No silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords damaged All four road tyres. Also NSF tread below 1.5mm, Both front side walls damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system clamp sheared (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front fog lamps not working

Front Headlamps, NS white light, OF blue tint

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror and screen

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1.5 - 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Also tinted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system tail section held up by wire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficency. Borderline pass

Pass 26 Feb 2024 189,835 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

knock on steering

Fail 23 Feb 2024 189,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

knock on steering

Pass 17 Feb 2023 179,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2023 179,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2022 163,885 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 145,783 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 133,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,547 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 121,697 miles

corrosion on back box exhaust

middle section exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 17 Feb 2018 121,654 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on back box exhaust

middle section exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 14 Feb 2017 116,506 miles

exhaust middle pipe bracket broken

windscreen has small chips in swept area out side zone A

Fail 14 Feb 2017 116,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust middle pipe bracket broken

windscreen has small chips in swept area out side zone A

Pass 19 Feb 2016 113,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,602 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 109,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 74,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 74,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 39,363 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 39,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DG08 XLR is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG08 XLR, 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.

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What year was DG08 XLR registered?

DG08 XLR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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