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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass138,879 miles
  • 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

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass104,995 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,995 miles
    Test number
    110575531990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. Pass93,049 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    93,049 miles
    Test number
    499164364961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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))
  16. Pass81,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    947556560186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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))
  18. Pass73,638 miles (+6,686)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,638 miles
    Test number
    139284173617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass59,902 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,902 miles
    Test number
    949870585115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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
  23. Pass49,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,496 miles
    Test number
    536577873197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass44,209 miles (+5,888)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,209 miles
    Test number
    668948372199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. Pass32,701 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,701 miles
    Test number
    484710380126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,986 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,986 miles
    Test number
    371990689147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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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