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W538 VDF

2000 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Seat Leon90,676 mi
4 checks still locked for this Seat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 VDF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2008
Pass 23 Jan 2007 90,984 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 83,170 miles

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

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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W538 VDF is a 2000 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 90,676 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 W538 VDF, 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 26 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W538 VDF?

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What year was W538 VDF registered?

W538 VDF is a 2000 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W538 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W538 VDF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W538 VDF have outstanding finance?

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