
SEAT Altea XL
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
LB05 TVUMOT history
LB05 TVU is a grey diesel SEAT Altea XL first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,879 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 138,879 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,509 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 TVU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Altea XL
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 TVU was last recorded at 138,879 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 138,876 miles · 24 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,509 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,879 miles
- 2025 – 126,490 miles
- 2024 – 120,926 miles
- 2023 – 116,687 miles
- 2022 – 113,126 miles
- 2021 – 104,995 miles
- 2020 – 97,314 miles
- 2019 – 93,049 miles
- 2018 – 81,342 miles
- 2017 – 73,638 miles
- 2016 – 66,952 miles
- 2015 – 59,902 miles
- 2014 – 54,679 miles
- 2013 – 49,496 miles
- 2012 – 44,209 miles
- 2011 – 38,321 miles
- 2010 – 32,701 miles
- 2009 – 26,986 miles
- 2008 – 20,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear door damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,879 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 138,879 miles
- Test number
- 560048512926
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear door damaged
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail138,876 miles (+12,386)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,876 miles
- Test number
- 656848281646
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear door damaged
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,490 miles (+100)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 126,490 miles
- Test number
- 604070746707
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail126,390 miles (+5,464)7 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,390 miles
- Test number
- 199717929004
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEML
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass120,926 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 120,926 miles
- Test number
- 705422842499
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMil light on
Fail120,926 miles (+4,239)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,926 miles
- Test number
- 189648903992
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMil light on
Pass116,687 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 116,687 miles
- Test number
- 933605206323
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail116,687 miles (+3,561)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,687 miles
- Test number
- 798556054074
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass113,126 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 113,126 miles
- Test number
- 664381591560
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail113,126 miles (+8,131)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,126 miles
- Test number
- 595300336435
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass104,995 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 104,995 miles
- Test number
- 110575531990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,940 miles (+7,626)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,940 miles
- Test number
- 663518783562
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,314 miles (+4,265)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 97,314 miles
- Test number
- 954691708650
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,049 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 93,049 miles
- Test number
- 499164364961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,026 miles (+11,684)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,026 miles
- Test number
- 431465647790
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 81,342 miles
- Test number
- 947556560186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,342 miles (+7,704)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,342 miles
- Test number
- 940466543124
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass73,638 miles (+6,686)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 73,638 miles
- Test number
- 139284173617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,952 miles (+7,050)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 66,952 miles
- Test number
- 337523552654
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,902 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 59,902 miles
- Test number
- 949870585115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,855 miles (+5,176)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,855 miles
- Test number
- 339876975137
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass54,679 miles (+5,183)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 54,679 miles
- Test number
- 268745274144
- NoteFRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE EDGES
Pass49,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,496 miles
- Test number
- 536577873197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,496 miles (+5,287)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,496 miles
- Test number
- 106882373123
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass44,209 miles (+5,888)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 44,209 miles
- Test number
- 668948372199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,321 miles (+5,620)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 38,321 miles
- Test number
- 939259371109
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,701 miles (+5,715)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 32,701 miles
- Test number
- 484710380126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,986 miles (+6,329)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 26,986 miles
- Test number
- 371990689147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 20,657 miles
- Test number
- 902639578151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB05 TVU
- Does LB05 TVU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 TVU is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 TVU?
- The MOT on LB05 TVU is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 TVU done?
- LB05 TVU was recorded at 138,879 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,509 miles a year.
- Has LB05 TVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 TVU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB05 TVU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LB05 TVU find?
- LB05 TVU passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear door damaged, and 3 more.
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