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DG16 VLF

2016 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,763 mi
Last recorded109,763 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 VLF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 109,763 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 103,049 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,131 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,065 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,811 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,765 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 59,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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DG16 VLF is a 2016 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 DG16 VLF, 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 10 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG16 VLF?

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What year was DG16 VLF registered?

DG16 VLF is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is DG16 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 VLF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG16 VLF have outstanding finance?

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