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GL60 VWY

2011 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,599 mi
Last recorded62,599 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL60 VWY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 62,599 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 62,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 47,029 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 47,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 37,509 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 35,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 33,675 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 33,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 32,247 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 31,080 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,525 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 29,524 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 26,274 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 22,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 19,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 16,749 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 13,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 13,864 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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GL60 VWY is a 2011 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 70,530 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 Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL60 VWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL60 VWY?

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What year was GL60 VWY registered?

GL60 VWY is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 February 2011.

Is GL60 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL60 VWY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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