CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO58 VPC

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,067 mi
Last recorded168,067 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VPC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 168,067 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front windscreen cracked passenger side/ travels to drivers side but not in the sweep of drivers view

Fail 26 Nov 2025 168,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front windscreen cracked passenger side/ travels to drivers side but not in the sweep of drivers view

Pass 31 Jan 2024 161,136 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 161,136 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 152,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front drop-link dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front drop-link dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front inner steering rack joint slightly play ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre cracking perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 144,800 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 144,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 130,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front low ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre cracking perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front low ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 118,902 miles

Upper & lower covers fitted

warning lamp for air bag on

Fail 1 May 2019 118,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working & tail light (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Upper & lower covers fitted

warning lamp for air bag on

Pass 14 May 2018 115,648 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 107,178 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 107,178 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 95,241 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 95,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 70,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,493 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,432 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,319 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO58 VPC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VO58 VPC, 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

How do I check the history of VO58 VPC?

You can check the full history of VO58 VPC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO58 VPC registered?

VO58 VPC is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is VO58 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO58 VPC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO58 VPC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO58 VPC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.