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DG62 VWU

2013 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,958 mi
Last recorded114,958 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 114,958 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2025 109,303 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 107,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 107,193 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 103,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,727 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 96,727 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,509 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 91,509 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 85,293 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 85,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,707 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper scuffed

Fail 4 Sep 2019 79,707 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper scuffed

Pass 6 Sep 2018 70,266 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 70,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 63,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,394 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 54,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aeroblade (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,164 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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DG62 VWU is a 2013 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2013 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 69,525 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 DG62 VWU, 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 13 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG62 VWU?

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What year was DG62 VWU registered?

DG62 VWU is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 January 2013.

Is DG62 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 VWU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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