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VU56 VUW

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,268 mi
Last recorded156,268 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 VUW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 156,268 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 140,706 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 140,666 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 104,288 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 103,475 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 88,881 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 76,391 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 71,799 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,963 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper binding but not seriously affecting brake efficiency

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 65,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake caliper binding but not seriously affecting brake efficiency

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 60,066 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,761 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,721 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,631 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,745 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,017 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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VU56 VUW is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VU56 VUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU56 VUW registered?

VU56 VUW is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is VU56 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 VUW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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