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SEAT Leon

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

T18 XGSMOT history

T18 XGS is a black petrol SEAT Leon first used on 15 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
113,513 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 XGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 XGS was last recorded at 113,513 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,842 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,671 miles
Average per year
6,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,513 miles
  • 2025 – 109,842 miles
  • 2024 – 104,118 miles
  • 2023 – 98,153 miles
  • 2022 – 93,032 miles
  • 2021 – 88,057 miles
  • 2020 – 79,953 miles
  • 2019 – 72,513 miles
  • 2018 – 66,142 miles
  • 2017 – 63,936 miles
  • 2016 – 63,142 miles
  • 2015 – 57,336 miles
  • 2014 – 45,824 miles
  • 2013 – 35,404 miles
  • 2012 – 23,555 miles
  • 2011 – 10,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,513 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,513 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    113,513 miles
    Test number
    544635547694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,842 miles (+5,724)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,842 miles
    Test number
    878172223484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,118 miles (+5,965)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    421057659670
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet opening mechanism slightly deteriorated

  4. Pass98,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,153 miles
    Test number
    511919391793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail98,153 miles (+5,121)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,153 miles
    Test number
    647432540302
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass93,032 miles4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,032 miles
    Test number
    148310843705
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail93,032 miles (+4,975)1 major4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,032 miles
    Test number
    366252339737
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass88,057 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,057 miles
    Test number
    115506920232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,057 miles (+8,104)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,057 miles
    Test number
    496717594262
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass79,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,953 miles
    Test number
    232334722453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,950 miles (+7,437)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    324075222977
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass72,513 miles (+6,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,513 miles
    Test number
    503888942706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly feathered
    • AdvisoryFront discs pitted

  13. Pass66,142 miles (+2,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,142 miles
    Test number
    860887406025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass63,936 miles (+794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,936 miles
    Test number
    752617267085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass63,142 miles (+5,806)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,142 miles
    Test number
    311213757385
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull insecure
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass57,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,336 miles
    Test number
    349659349596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,336 miles (+11,512)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,336 miles
    Test number
    985786915129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass45,824 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,824 miles
    Test number
    357429044484
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet opening handle insecure

  19. Fail45,824 miles (+10,420)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,824 miles
    Test number
    116529544227
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet opening handle insecure

  20. Pass35,404 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,404 miles
    Test number
    717460553286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBonnet release catch. Repair/replacement required before complete failure.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail35,404 miles (+11,849)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,404 miles
    Test number
    108010553247
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBonnet release catch. Repair/replacement required before complete failure.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass23,555 miles (+12,855)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,555 miles
    Test number
    965309552202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,700 miles
    Test number
    389535741102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 XGS

Does T18 XGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 XGS is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 XGS?
The MOT on T18 XGS is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 XGS done?
T18 XGS was recorded at 113,513 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 6,717 miles a year.
Has T18 XGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 XGS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T18 XGS 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 T18 XGS find?
T18 XGS passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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