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W904 VGN

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,221 mi
Last recorded41,221 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW904 VGN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,221 miles

offside front door check strap deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2012 38,835 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 36,639 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 10 May 2011 36,639 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 May 2010 34,190 miles

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

front and rear number plates damaged

Fail 10 May 2010 34,190 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates damaged

Pass 7 May 2009 31,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 May 2009 31,811 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 May 2008 29,432 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 May 2008 29,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,417 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 26,417 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2006 24,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 May 2006 24,026 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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W904 VGN is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,285 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 Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W904 VGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W904 VGN registered?

W904 VGN is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W904 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W904 VGN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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