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SEAT Arosa

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LF52 GWLMOT history

LF52 GWL is a black petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 14 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 93,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,869 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 GWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 GWL was last recorded at 93,869 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,980 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
889 miles
Average per year
2,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,869 miles
  • 2025 – 92,980 miles
  • 2024 – 91,303 miles
  • 2023 – 88,771 miles
  • 2022 – 86,875 miles
  • 2021 – 84,869 miles
  • 2020 – 83,692 miles
  • 2019 – 81,832 miles
  • 2018 – 79,573 miles
  • 2017 – 77,611 miles
  • 2016 – 75,742 miles
  • 2015 – 73,524 miles
  • 2014 – 71,057 miles
  • 2013 – 68,068 miles
  • 2012 – 65,639 miles
  • 2011 – 63,614 miles
  • 2010 – 61,885 miles
  • 2009 – 59,802 miles
  • 2008 – 57,060 miles
  • 2007 – 53,263 miles
  • 2006 – 43,936 miles
  • 2005 – 33,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,869 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

34 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,869 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,869 miles
    Test number
    792523641917
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,869 miles (+889)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,869 miles
    Test number
    448570507505
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,980 miles (+1,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,980 miles
    Test number
    474535568010
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive some oil around sump and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,303 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,303 miles
    Test number
    852043116370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,771 miles
    Test number
    911387453876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,771 miles (+1,896)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,771 miles
    Test number
    472752386507
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to front. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil all around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,875 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    210738332588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,869 miles
    Test number
    512736847744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,869 miles (+1,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,869 miles
    Test number
    893440658568
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center join blowing (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass83,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,692 miles
    Test number
    431695903468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,692 miles (+1,860)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,692 miles
    Test number
    955777258467
    • Repaired at testHorn not working very weak (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam patten (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass81,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,832 miles
    Test number
    468650235993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,829 miles (+2,256)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,829 miles
    Test number
    812614925040
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inside edge 185/55/r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass79,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,573 miles
    Test number
    973392771633
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective loose and broken (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail79,573 miles (+1,962)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,573 miles
    Test number
    763106880023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective loose and broken (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass77,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,611 miles
    Test number
    839732964854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover broken hanging down

  17. Fail77,611 miles (+1,869)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,611 miles
    Test number
    793221440444
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover broken hanging down

  18. Pass75,742 miles (+2,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,742 miles
    Test number
    425610685041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass73,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,524 miles
    Test number
    813071454296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Fail73,524 miles (+2,467)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,524 miles
    Test number
    203806188772
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass71,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,057 miles
    Test number
    955311284275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,054 miles (+2,986)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,054 miles
    Test number
    665561984288
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Fail68,068 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,068 miles
    Test number
    185892583265
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteScrew in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass68,068 miles (+2,429)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,068 miles
    Test number
    505562583243
    • NoteScrew in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass65,639 miles (+2,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,639 miles
    Test number
    319753282204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Pass63,614 miles (+1,729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,614 miles
    Test number
    589923481278
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass61,885 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,885 miles
    Test number
    321440460486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass59,802 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,802 miles
    Test number
    422615579276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail59,796 miles (+2,736)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,796 miles
    Test number
    550064479262
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass57,060 miles (+3,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,060 miles
    Test number
    750200278234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass53,263 miles (+9,327)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,263 miles
    Test number
    344807877473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass43,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,936 miles
    Test number
    383279476298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail43,936 miles (+10,269)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,936 miles
    Test number
    844218076208
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on legal limit

  34. Pass33,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,667 miles
    Test number
    834177685212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LF52 GWL

Does LF52 GWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 GWL is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 GWL?
The MOT on LF52 GWL is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 GWL done?
LF52 GWL was recorded at 93,869 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,870 miles a year.
Has LF52 GWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 GWL has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 GWL 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 LF52 GWL find?
LF52 GWL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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