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SEAT Leon

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB57 VRUMOT history

LB57 VRU is a grey diesel SEAT Leon first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 195,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2024
Mileage
195,411 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VRU was last recorded at 195,411 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 14,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,734 miles · 26 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
14,677 miles
Average per year
12,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 195,411 miles
  • 2022 – 180,734 miles
  • 2021 – 164,216 miles
  • 2020 – 148,670 miles
  • 2019 – 130,610 miles
  • 2018 – 114,490 miles
  • 2017 – 109,436 miles
  • 2016 – 98,452 miles
  • 2015 – 87,700 miles
  • 2014 – 73,441 miles
  • 2013 – 59,689 miles
  • 2012 – 48,414 miles
  • 2011 – 36,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,411 miles
  • AdvisoryHeavy judder from clutch/flywheel
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside front wing mirror slightly insecure
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTPMS Light on dash

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,411 miles (+14,677)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    195,411 miles
    Test number
    687986026617
    • AdvisoryHeavy judder from clutch/flywheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing mirror slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light on dash

  2. Pass180,734 miles (+16,518)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,734 miles
    Test number
    786417467923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,216 miles (+15,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,216 miles
    Test number
    442108648317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn heavily inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

  4. Pass148,670 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    148,670 miles
    Test number
    722231049475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail148,659 miles (+18,049)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,659 miles
    Test number
    393505918423
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass130,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,610 miles
    Test number
    312309633525
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on tread

  7. Fail130,610 miles (+16,120)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,610 miles
    Test number
    109599150508
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb around the correct way (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on tread

  8. Pass114,490 miles (+5,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,490 miles
    Test number
    204310325053
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass109,436 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,436 miles
    Test number
    359878973739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,624 miles (+9,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,624 miles
    Test number
    878137020299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre wearing
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  11. Pass98,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,452 miles
    Test number
    300579899905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail98,452 miles (+10,752)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,452 miles
    Test number
    243088307605
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail87,700 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,700 miles
    Test number
    379703925007
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass87,700 miles (+14,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,700 miles
    Test number
    555323625079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass73,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,441 miles
    Test number
    396680224017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,441 miles (+13,752)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,441 miles
    Test number
    937000424078
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Pass59,689 miles (+11,275)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,689 miles
    Test number
    635548003075
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F sidewall cut ( no chord showing ).

  18. Pass48,414 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,414 miles
    Test number
    146750622054
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail48,414 miles (+12,334)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,414 miles
    Test number
    929800722030
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass36,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,080 miles
    Test number
    227461121082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,080 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,080 miles
    Test number
    979521821008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB57 VRU

Does LB57 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 VRU expired on 5 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VRU?
The MOT on LB57 VRU expired on 5 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 VRU done?
LB57 VRU was recorded at 195,411 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 12,637 miles a year.
Has LB57 VRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VRU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB57 VRU 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 LB57 VRU find?
LB57 VRU passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: heavy judder from clutch/flywheel; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front wing mirror slightly insecure, and 2 more.

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