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GU58 VNW

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,995 mi
Last recorded52,995 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 VNW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 52,995 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 52,373 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 52,364 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 50,894 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 49,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 47,560 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 47,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,626 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 38,409 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 36,911 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,534 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,510 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,399 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,843 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 25,655 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,654 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,474 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,981 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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GU58 VNW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU58 VNW, 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 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU58 VNW registered?

GU58 VNW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is GU58 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 VNW shows 18 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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