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SEAT Altea

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

LR59 VOCMOT history

LR59 VOC is a red petrol SEAT Altea first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

LR59 VOC red SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Altea, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
172,862 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VOC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VOC was last recorded at 172,862 miles on 2 May 2026, 8,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,973 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,889 miles
Average per year
9,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,862 miles
  • 2025 – 163,973 miles
  • 2024 – 149,895 miles
  • 2023 – 136,047 miles
  • 2022 – 124,877 miles
  • 2021 – 118,028 miles
  • 2020 – 114,982 miles
  • 2019 – 108,663 miles
  • 2018 – 98,768 miles
  • 2017 – 89,178 miles
  • 2016 – 78,930 miles
  • 2015 – 69,280 miles
  • 2014 – 59,926 miles
  • 2013 – 49,780 miles
  • 2012 – 37,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,862 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Under body and engine covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip end split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,862 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,862 miles
    Test number
    100744833004
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail172,862 miles (+8,889)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,862 miles
    Test number
    455347912712
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass163,973 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,973 miles
    Test number
    789511617890
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail163,973 miles (+14,078)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,973 miles
    Test number
    593659843352
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass149,895 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    149,895 miles
    Test number
    112577437197
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail149,893 miles (+13,846)11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,893 miles
    Test number
    416167607769
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure backbox not connected (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small clip end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass136,047 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,047 miles
    Test number
    979095457041
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between middle section and cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm outer bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail136,047 miles (+11,170)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,047 miles
    Test number
    200414089983
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between middle section and cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm outer bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,877 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,877 miles
    Test number
    978742238110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,028 miles (+3,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,028 miles
    Test number
    379093690525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass114,982 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,982 miles
    Test number
    934268101477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  12. Fail114,977 miles (+6,314)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,977 miles
    Test number
    677003530221
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  13. Pass108,663 miles (+9,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,663 miles
    Test number
    506906818852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  14. Pass98,768 miles (+9,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,768 miles
    Test number
    274534569016
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  15. Pass89,178 miles (+10,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,178 miles
    Test number
    261348261276
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass78,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,930 miles
    Test number
    161403879609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,930 miles (+9,650)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,930 miles
    Test number
    492682653342
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no washer fluid (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no washer fluid (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak(s) on engine

  18. Pass69,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    323778398752
    • AdvisoryChild seat(s) fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail69,280 miles (+9,354)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    132673734110
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat(s) fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass59,926 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    129709044297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  21. Fail59,926 miles (+10,146)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    898218644266
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  22. Pass49,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,780 miles
    Test number
    987072553262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,780 miles (+11,845)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,780 miles
    Test number
    395392753259
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass37,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,935 miles
    Test number
    767118752202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 VOC

Does LR59 VOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 VOC is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VOC?
The MOT on LR59 VOC is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 VOC done?
LR59 VOC was recorded at 172,862 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 9,900 miles a year.
Has LR59 VOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VOC has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 VOC 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 VOC find?
LR59 VOC passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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