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VF15 MWM

2015 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,999 mi
Last recorded178,999 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Seat Leon59,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF15 MWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 178,999 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 178,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 154,233 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 153,983 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 127,637 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 127,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has a bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 116,605 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides, slight at this stage (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight at this stage (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 116,604 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides, slight at this stage (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight at this stage (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,769 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 90,458 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 90,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 74,800 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

smoke emissions to clean to test

Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,510 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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VF15 MWM is a 2015 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2015 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 59,545 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 VF15 MWM, 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 11 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VF15 MWM registered?

VF15 MWM is a 2015 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 August 2015.

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