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VN55 DWV

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,840 mi
Last recorded207,840 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 DWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 207,840 miles

Exhaust cente-attachment deteriorated

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 207,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Exhaust cente-attachment deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 204,523 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 204,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 198,639 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 198,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 187,269 miles

CENTER EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 10 Feb 2015 187,268 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

CENTER EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 5 Nov 2013 171,861 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 158,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 137,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 114,033 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 91,751 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 65,594 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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VN55 DWV is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN55 DWV, 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 VN55 DWV registered?

VN55 DWV is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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