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W531 VHB

2000 Seat Toledo

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,395 mi
Last recorded170,395 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Toledo99,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 VHB
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 170,395 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 26 May 2012 159,595 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 139,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 118,917 miles

bonnet catch broke

front brake imbalance

Fail 26 May 2010 118,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet catch broke

Pass 14 May 2009 101,229 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear axle mounting bushes starting to seperate

botrh rear tyres starting to perish

offside door mirror loose

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Apr 2008 83,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,413 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 52,024 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Toledo?

Based on 266,761 MOT tests across 27,164 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
7,893
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
27,164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,393
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,623
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,361
Stop lamp not working 4,264
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W531 VHB is a 2000 Seat Toledo in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 99,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Toledo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W531 VHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Toledo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W531 VHB registered?

W531 VHB is a 2000 Seat Toledo, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is W531 VHB safe to buy?

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