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SEAT Arosa

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T865 VUMMOT history

T865 VUM is a black petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2026
Mileage
99,341 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T865 VUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T865 VUM was last recorded at 99,341 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 1,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,337 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,004 miles
Average per year
4,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,341 miles
  • 2024 – 98,337 miles
  • 2023 – 95,220 miles
  • 2020 – 95,206 miles
  • 2019 – 93,154 miles
  • 2018 – 88,497 miles
  • 2017 – 88,353 miles
  • 2016 – 85,150 miles
  • 2015 – 76,509 miles
  • 2014 – 72,805 miles
  • 2013 – 63,686 miles
  • 2012 – 55,046 miles
  • 2011 – 45,557 miles
  • 2010 – 33,991 miles
  • 2009 – 27,800 miles
  • 2008 – 22,760 miles
  • 2007 – 18,184 miles
  • 2006 – 15,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,341 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,341 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,341 miles
    Test number
    208883584992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,337 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,337 miles
    Test number
    310004261005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,220 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,220 miles
    Test number
    668227551592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,206 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,206 miles
    Test number
    165801431135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,154 miles (+4,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,154 miles
    Test number
    986009892603
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,497 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,497 miles
    Test number
    835737340138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,454 miles (+21)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,454 miles
    Test number
    453236262045
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail88,433 miles (+80)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,433 miles
    Test number
    980660627103
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper rubber missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust contacting engine under tray

  9. Fail88,353 miles (+3,203)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,353 miles
    Test number
    177184454810
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass85,150 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,150 miles
    Test number
    633396563066
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail85,132 miles (+8,623)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,132 miles
    Test number
    199573098140
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass76,509 miles (+3,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,509 miles
    Test number
    579265625199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass72,805 miles (+9,119)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,805 miles
    Test number
    227151324111
    • NoteCorrosion on underbody components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre unevenly worn
    • NoteNearside sill slightly damaged

  14. Pass63,686 miles (+60)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,686 miles
    Test number
    265964513443
    • NoteCorrosion on underbody components
    • NoteNearside front outer sill damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn low
    • NoteNo tread on inside of offside front tyre.(advise to replace)

  15. Fail63,626 miles (+8,580)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,626 miles
    Test number
    439232213137
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion on underbody components
    • NoteNearside front outer sill damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn low
    • NoteNo tread on inside of offside front tyre.(advise to replace)

  16. Pass55,046 miles (+9,489)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,046 miles
    Test number
    648006422130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCorrosion on underbody components

  17. Pass45,557 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,557 miles
    Test number
    815665621176
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FROM FRONT

  18. Fail45,557 miles (+11,566)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,557 miles
    Test number
    409024321160
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FROM FRONT

  19. Pass33,991 miles (+6,191)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,991 miles
    Test number
    474827900128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,800 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,800 miles
    Test number
    661566929121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,760 miles (+4,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,760 miles
    Test number
    251243208467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass18,184 miles (+2,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,184 miles
    Test number
    701568487000
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass15,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,820 miles
    Test number
    884149706104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T865 VUM

Does T865 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T865 VUM expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T865 VUM?
The MOT on T865 VUM expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T865 VUM done?
T865 VUM was recorded at 99,341 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 4,414 miles a year.
Has T865 VUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T865 VUM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T865 VUM 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 T865 VUM find?
T865 VUM passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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