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VU62 WXL

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,679 mi
Last recorded148,679 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 WXL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 148,679 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 148,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2023 143,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 139,637 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror and windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 139,338 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror and windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 123,568 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,171 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 116,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,381 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front getting close to wear indicators . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 100,121 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,601 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,383 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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,036 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 63,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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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VU62 WXL is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 75,642 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 VU62 WXL, 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 14 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 VU62 WXL registered?

VU62 WXL is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is VU62 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 WXL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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