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VWV 28

2012 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,374 mi
Last recorded96,374 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWV 28
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 96,374 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 94,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 92,516 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 86,566 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,802 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 80,704 miles

rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,829 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 68,784 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 65,269 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 65,269 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,724 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,626 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,270 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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VWV 28 is a 2012 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VWV 28, 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 VWV 28 registered?

VWV 28 is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is VWV 28 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWV 28 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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