SEAT Altea
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
VFX 255MOT history
VFX 255 is a grey diesel SEAT Altea first used on 7 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,041 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 109,041 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 5,891 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VFX 255
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Altea
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
VFX 255 was last recorded at 109,041 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 5,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,329 miles · 5 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,712 miles
- Average per year
- 5,891 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,041 miles
- 2025 – 103,329 miles
- 2023 – 99,904 miles
- 2022 – 97,462 miles
- 2021 – 93,309 miles
- 2020 – 87,806 miles
- 2019 – 84,663 miles
- 2018 – 77,315 miles
- 2017 – 70,031 miles
- 2016 – 60,378 miles
- 2014 – 47,527 miles
- 2012 – 34,955 miles
- 2011 – 19,923 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,041 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,041 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 109,041 miles
- Test number
- 224752687599
- 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))
- AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components
Fail109,041 miles (+5,712)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,041 miles
- Test number
- 409316058693
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components
Pass103,329 miles (+3,425)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 103,329 miles
- Test number
- 376723538497
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,904 miles (+2,442)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 99,904 miles
- Test number
- 119428260845
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,462 miles (+4,153)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 97,462 miles
- Test number
- 347826806240
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,309 miles (+5,503)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 93,309 miles
- Test number
- 908630499275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,806 miles (+3,143)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 87,806 miles
- Test number
- 674761200540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,663 miles (+7,348)5 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 84,663 miles
- Test number
- 588798794937
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass77,315 miles (+7,284)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 77,315 miles
- Test number
- 541419357063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,031 miles (+9,653)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 70,031 miles
- Test number
- 827084241752
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,378 miles (+7,990)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 60,378 miles
- Test number
- 874762027764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,388 miles (+4,861)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 52,388 miles
- Test number
- 818653284977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,527 miles (+5,081)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 47,527 miles
- Test number
- 465007254412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,446 miles (+7,491)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 42,446 miles
- Test number
- 157547404047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,955 miles (+9,588)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 34,955 miles
- Test number
- 245532352377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,367 miles (+5,444)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 25,367 miles
- Test number
- 807773502016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,923 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 19,923 miles
- Test number
- 868156801023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about VFX 255
- What vehicle is registration VFX 255 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VFX 255 on a grey diesel SEAT Altea first used on 7 Jan 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does VFX 255 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VFX 255 is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on VFX 255?
- The MOT on VFX 255 is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VFX 255 done?
- VFX 255 was recorded at 109,041 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 5,891 miles a year.
- Has VFX 255 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VFX 255 has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on VFX 255 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 VFX 255 find?
- VFX 255 passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.
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