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WU58 VWF

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,077 mi
Last recorded142,077 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 VWF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 142,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 142,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Spare tyres used (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,977 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti rollbar dust covers worn

Pass 4 Sep 2020 128,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 124,951 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 124,951 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges & starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges & starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 105,324 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 105,324 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge only (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust support temporary (Clamps)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,540 miles

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

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2014 87,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,010 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,404 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 69,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

deep cut nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,205 miles

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

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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WU58 VWF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 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 Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU58 VWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU58 VWF registered?

WU58 VWF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is WU58 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU58 VWF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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