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DG56 VJN

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,536 mi
Last recorded178,536 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VJN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 178,536 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 178,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 174,983 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 168,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 161,227 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 161,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 152,998 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 152,958 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 144,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 144,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 136,917 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components

heat shield insecure above rear silencer but not likely to fall off

nsf to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

nsf tyre low inside edge

nsr shock absorber has slight misting of oil

osf front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear across subframe

slight play in steering column

Fail 14 Jul 2016 136,783 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components

heat shield insecure above rear silencer but not likely to fall off

nsf to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

nsf tyre low inside edge

nsr shock absorber has slight misting of oil

osf front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear across subframe

slight play in steering column

Pass 28 Jul 2015 121,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr brake has very slight bind

osr brake pipe across subframe corroded

osr tyre starting to go out of shape inside edge

Fail 28 Jul 2015 121,260 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr brake pipe across subframe corroded

osr tyre starting to go out of shape inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 106,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr brake has slight bind

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,288 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and screw in nsr

front brake discs worn and corroded

inbalance on front brakes

nsf outer cv boot splitting

rear across axle brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 94,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and screw in nsr

front brake discs worn and corroded

inbalance on front brakes

nsf outer cv boot splitting

rear across axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,837 miles

engine undertray slightly insecure.

front discs may be under min. thickness.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,963 miles

emissions content at maximum limit

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,162 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,584 miles

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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DG56 VJN is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,374 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 DG56 VJN, 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 20 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG56 VJN registered?

DG56 VJN is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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