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SEAT Alhambra

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

V88 SLFMOT history

V88 SLF is a grey diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

V88 SLF grey SEAT Alhambra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
149,815 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 SLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 SLF was last recorded at 149,815 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 11,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,797 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,018 miles
Average per year
9,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,815 miles
  • 2025 – 138,797 miles
  • 2024 – 128,392 miles
  • 2023 – 116,190 miles
  • 2022 – 102,902 miles
  • 2021 – 89,979 miles
  • 2020 – 79,045 miles
  • 2019 – 68,485 miles
  • 2018 – 60,054 miles
  • 2017 – 51,071 miles
  • 2016 – 42,873 miles
  • 2015 – 35,495 miles
  • 2014 – 31,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,815 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Undertray loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides os/ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides os/ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear most seat belts not checked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/s/r and n/s/r sill / seams damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,815 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    149,815 miles
    Test number
    789532157739
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides os/ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides os/ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail149,812 miles (+11,015)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,812 miles
    Test number
    118829022412
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides os/ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides os/ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass138,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,797 miles
    Test number
    999776302688
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +Suspension arms and springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail138,797 miles (+10,405)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,797 miles
    Test number
    155190924503
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +Suspension arms and springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass128,392 miles (+12,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,392 miles
    Test number
    412118235689
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass116,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,190 miles
    Test number
    625515759760
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,190 miles (+13,288)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,190 miles
    Test number
    641779400792
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,902 miles (+12,923)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    102,902 miles
    Test number
    288634006768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,979 miles
    Test number
    790962080078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,979 miles (+10,934)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,979 miles
    Test number
    681751796406
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass79,045 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,045 miles
    Test number
    400451814339
    • AdvisoryRear most seat belts not checked
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r sill / seams damaged

  12. Fail79,044 miles (+10,559)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,044 miles
    Test number
    475569103518
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear most seat belts not checked
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r sill / seams damaged

  13. Pass68,485 miles (+8,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,485 miles
    Test number
    278805072726
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s and n/s sill seams
    • AdvisoryIt would appear that the n/s/f lower arm inner front could be in the wrong way round

  14. Pass60,054 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,054 miles
    Test number
    644726837209
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Fail60,054 miles (+8,983)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,054 miles
    Test number
    370569804765
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE WILL NOT START AFTER 450MILES-ADD BLUE LEVEL WARNING MESSAGE INDICATES ENGINE STOP. (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass51,071 miles (+8,198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,071 miles
    Test number
    826291643700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts 6 & 7 not checked
    • AdvisoryRear tyres both sides worn smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCovers & trays

  17. Pass42,873 miles (+7,378)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,873 miles
    Test number
    633644726117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,495 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,495 miles
    Test number
    216335115210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,006 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,006 miles
    Test number
    849997314248
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass31,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,006 miles
    Test number
    965617914286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V88 SLF

Does V88 SLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 SLF is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V88 SLF?
The MOT on V88 SLF is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V88 SLF done?
V88 SLF was recorded at 149,815 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 9,921 miles a year.
Has V88 SLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 SLF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V88 SLF 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 V88 SLF find?
V88 SLF passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front undertray loose; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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