
SEAT Leon
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc
L20 VCTMOT history
L20 VCT is a blue petrol SEAT Leon first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,827 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 114,827 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,353 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 VCT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Leon
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 28 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 VCT was last recorded at 114,827 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 3,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Apr 2014: 67,775 miles, lower than 69,915 miles on 10 Apr 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 111,066 miles · 21 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 3,761 miles
- Average per year
- 5,353 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 114,827 miles
- 2020 – 111,066 miles
- 2019 – 105,765 miles
- 2018 – 100,628 miles
- 2017 – 96,221 miles
- 2016 – 91,712 miles
- 2015 – 84,692 miles
- 2014 – 76,780 miles
- 2013 – 69,915 miles
- 2012 – 67,322 miles
- 2011 – 52,698 miles
- 2010 – 50,059 miles
- 2009 – 45,182 miles
- 2007 – 39,402 miles
- 2006 – 31,805 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,827 miles (+3,761)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 114,827 miles
- Test number
- 682373657742
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass111,066 miles (+5,301)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 111,066 miles
- Test number
- 859698124859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,765 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 105,765 miles
- Test number
- 149862413235
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
- AdvisoryJust acceptable exhaust blow.
- AdvisorySlight damage to front subframe.
Fail105,765 miles (+5,137)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,765 miles
- Test number
- 295756904599
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
- AdvisoryJust acceptable exhaust blow.
- AdvisorySlight damage to front subframe.
Pass100,628 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 100,628 miles
- Test number
- 359578974548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,621 miles (+4,400)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,621 miles
- Test number
- 122951429700
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass96,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 96,221 miles
- Test number
- 251013642129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,221 miles (+4,509)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,221 miles
- Test number
- 427665689995
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)
Pass91,712 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 91,712 miles
- Test number
- 274809573285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,711 miles (+7,019)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,711 miles
- Test number
- 235324495359
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail84,692 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,692 miles
- Test number
- 647364895031
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass84,692 miles (+7,912)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 84,692 miles
- Test number
- 887494895046
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass76,780 miles (+9,005)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 76,780 miles
- Test number
- 255957204175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,775 miles (-2,140)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,775 miles
- Test number
- 389384604106
- DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass69,915 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 69,915 miles
- Test number
- 625430403137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail69,915 miles (+2,593)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,915 miles
- Test number
- 838470503149
- Repaired at testOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,322 miles (+14,624)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 67,322 miles
- Test number
- 959845962090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,698 miles
- Test number
- 468358941091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,698 miles (+2,639)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,698 miles
- Test number
- 619641541052
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass50,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 50,059 miles
- Test number
- 213705070063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,059 miles (+4,877)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,059 miles
- Test number
- 870815970076
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass45,182 miles (+5,780)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 45,182 miles
- Test number
- 110212849035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,402 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 39,402 miles
- Test number
- 414524347437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,365 miles (+7,560)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,365 miles
- Test number
- 730501447344
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass31,805 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 31,805 miles
- Test number
- 284988236365
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Questions about L20 VCT
- Does L20 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L20 VCT expired on 7 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L20 VCT?
- The MOT on L20 VCT expired on 7 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L20 VCT done?
- L20 VCT was recorded at 114,827 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 5,353 miles a year.
- Has L20 VCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 VCT has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on L20 VCT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L20 VCT find?
- L20 VCT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.
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