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VU02 JWG

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

151,984 mi
Last recorded151,984 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 JWG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 151,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 151,981 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 144,469 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside spring seats on axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 135,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside lower spring seat areas on axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 126,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 119,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 112,570 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 112,562 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed cords visable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 107,216 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 101,302 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 94,173 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,705 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,234 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,949 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 58,949 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,898 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 53,898 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emgine management light on.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,410 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 49,410 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 44,233 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,233 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,730 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,368 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 35,368 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 23,831 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,818 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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VU02 JWG is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2002 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 82,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU02 JWG, 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 24 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU02 JWG registered?

VU02 JWG is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is VU02 JWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 JWG shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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