
SEAT Altea XL
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
LR59 WEWMOT history
LR59 WEW is a grey diesel SEAT Altea XL first used on 17 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2022 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 202,617 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2022
- Mileage
- 202,617 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 10 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 16,244 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR59 WEW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Altea XL
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 17 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR59 WEW was last recorded at 202,617 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 11,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 190,649 miles · 19 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 11,968 miles
- Average per year
- 16,244 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 202,617 miles
- 2021 – 190,649 miles
- 2020 – 175,985 miles
- 2019 – 162,333 miles
- 2018 – 144,087 miles
- 2017 – 126,758 miles
- 2016 – 109,218 miles
- 2015 – 90,490 miles
- 2014 – 72,894 miles
- 2013 – 57,787 miles
- 2012 – 41,313 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged but functions ok
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front wheel slight bind when wheel rotated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low,note can not see inner pad for wear (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear wheel some bind when wheel rotated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail202,617 miles (+11,968)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,617 miles
- Test number
- 442360025543
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Pass190,649 miles (+14,664)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 190,649 miles
- Test number
- 635848731636
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,985 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 175,985 miles
- Test number
- 171901361133
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corrosion
Fail175,985 miles (+13,652)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,985 miles
- Test number
- 971331651781
- DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corrosion
Pass162,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 162,333 miles
- Test number
- 507187182311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,319 miles (+18,232)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,319 miles
- Test number
- 270124533566
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Pass144,087 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 144,087 miles
- Test number
- 736019957717
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail144,084 miles (+17,326)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,084 miles
- Test number
- 634622275805
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Above 1.0 Opacity limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,758 miles (+219)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 126,758 miles
- Test number
- 871717618994
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged but functions ok
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight bind when wheel rotated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low,note can not see inner pad for wear (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel some bind when wheel rotated
Fail126,539 miles (+17,321)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,539 miles
- Test number
- 898154584172
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower ball joint covers split (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged but functions ok
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight bind when wheel rotated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low,note can not see inner pad for wear (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel some bind when wheel rotated
Pass109,218 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 109,218 miles
- Test number
- 950366835162
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail109,210 miles (+18,720)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,210 miles
- Test number
- 983841067930
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,490 miles (+17,596)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 90,490 miles
- Test number
- 728377815271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 72,894 miles
- Test number
- 476840424234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,894 miles (+15,107)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,894 miles
- Test number
- 458539014247
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass57,787 miles (+16,474)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 57,787 miles
- Test number
- 235496223206
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,313 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 41,313 miles
- Test number
- 306058922483
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear lower on inner edges.
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LR59 WEW
- Does LR59 WEW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR59 WEW expired on 18 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR59 WEW?
- The MOT on LR59 WEW expired on 18 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR59 WEW done?
- LR59 WEW was recorded at 202,617 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 16,244 miles a year.
- Has LR59 WEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR59 WEW has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR59 WEW 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 WEW find?
- LR59 WEW failed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with 3 major defects: exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour.
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