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YS12 VGO

2012 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,949 mi
Last recorded89,949 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Leon75,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 VGO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,949 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2024 82,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 82,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 77,316 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 77,226 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,028 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,099 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,278 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,442 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,037 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 45,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 31,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 31,261 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 24,962 miles

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)

front brake discs scored on inner faces

Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,310 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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YS12 VGO is a 2012 Seat Leon in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS12 VGO, 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 YS12 VGO registered?

YS12 VGO is a 2012 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is YS12 VGO safe to buy?

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