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DG16 VLW

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,118 mi
Last recorded39,118 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 VLW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 39,118 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 38,446 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 37,996 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 37,996 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 37,427 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 36,897 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 36,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 35,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light illuminated on dashboard

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 26,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 VLW is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VLW, 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

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What year was DG16 VLW registered?

DG16 VLW is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is DG16 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 VLW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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