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SEAT Leon

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

LR59 VNWMOT history

LR59 VNW is a black petrol SEAT Leon first used on 27 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

LR59 VNW black SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
161,326 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VNW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VNW was last recorded at 161,326 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 21,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,310 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
21,016 miles
Average per year
10,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,326 miles
  • 2024 – 140,310 miles
  • 2023 – 120,118 miles
  • 2022 – 118,180 miles
  • 2021 – 104,554 miles
  • 2019 – 97,030 miles
  • 2018 – 92,300 miles
  • 2017 – 79,542 miles
  • 2016 – 68,395 miles
  • 2015 – 55,423 miles
  • 2014 – 44,899 miles
  • 2013 – 36,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,326 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,326 miles (+21,016)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    161,326 miles
    Test number
    280294073807
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass140,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,310 miles
    Test number
    297808074878
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Fail140,310 miles (+20,192)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,310 miles
    Test number
    404054482041
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass120,118 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,118 miles
    Test number
    800854099043
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Fail120,117 miles (+1,937)7 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,117 miles
    Test number
    440260968979
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass118,180 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,180 miles
    Test number
    510072690004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail118,180 miles (+13,626)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,180 miles
    Test number
    734212080504
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass104,554 miles (+7,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,554 miles
    Test number
    871006941198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass97,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,030 miles
    Test number
    771320204903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,030 miles (+4,730)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,030 miles
    Test number
    509002701343
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass92,300 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,300 miles
    Test number
    121746965881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,295 miles (+12,753)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    330098423543
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt lock surround missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass79,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,542 miles
    Test number
    933911292944
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly deteriorated

  14. Fail79,542 miles (+11,147)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,542 miles
    Test number
    567404813833
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail68,395 miles (+12,972)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    504165874224
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNail in osr tyre

  16. Pass55,423 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,423 miles
    Test number
    269152795080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail55,385 miles (+10,486)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,385 miles
    Test number
    629889585042
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOsr tyre wearing thin on inner edge

  18. Pass44,899 miles (+8,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,899 miles
    Test number
    549281094051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    917611793011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 VNW

Does LR59 VNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 VNW expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VNW?
The MOT on LR59 VNW expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 VNW done?
LR59 VNW was recorded at 161,326 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 10,266 miles a year.
Has LR59 VNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VNW has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 VNW 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 LR59 VNW find?
LR59 VNW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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