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SEAT Arosa

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y261 GDUMOT history

Y261 GDU is a blue petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 52,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,231 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 GDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 GDU was last recorded at 52,231 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 4,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,695 miles · 19 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,536 miles
Average per year
1,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,231 miles
  • 2025 – 47,695 miles
  • 2024 – 44,550 miles
  • 2023 – 42,426 miles
  • 2022 – 41,463 miles
  • 2021 – 39,895 miles
  • 2020 – 38,240 miles
  • 2019 – 36,633 miles
  • 2018 – 29,564 miles
  • 2017 – 26,856 miles
  • 2016 – 26,303 miles
  • 2015 – 25,859 miles
  • 2014 – 25,800 miles
  • 2013 – 25,547 miles
  • 2012 – 25,064 miles
  • 2011 – 24,385 miles
  • 2010 – 23,511 miles
  • 2009 – 22,368 miles
  • 2008 – 20,889 miles
  • 2007 – 20,657 miles
  • 2006 – 18,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,231 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,231 miles (+4,536)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    397079230536
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass47,695 miles (+3,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    47,695 miles
    Test number
    766484858471
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass44,550 miles (+2,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    44,550 miles
    Test number
    424241308927
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass42,426 miles (+963)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    42,426 miles
    Test number
    549814433016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass41,463 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    41,463 miles
    Test number
    392861348518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,895 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    39,895 miles
    Test number
    140226230882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,240 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    38,240 miles
    Test number
    242473109848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    36,633 miles
    Test number
    956833146467
    • 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))

  9. Fail36,629 miles (+7,065)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,629 miles
    Test number
    223475659214
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (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))

  10. Pass29,564 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,564 miles
    Test number
    452660020403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,856 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    26,856 miles
    Test number
    938805599682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,303 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,303 miles
    Test number
    916492230938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,859 miles (+59)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,859 miles
    Test number
    307158615189
    • NoteNear side front tyre slighty deterioated

  14. Pass25,800 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,800 miles
    Test number
    357540614054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,547 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,547 miles
    Test number
    269623623090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,064 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,064 miles
    Test number
    296569532021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,385 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,385 miles
    Test number
    288675751012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,511 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,511 miles
    Test number
    914265480012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,368 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,368 miles
    Test number
    570725779050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,889 miles (+232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,889 miles
    Test number
    902348988056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass20,657 miles (+1,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,657 miles
    Test number
    802419787037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass18,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,807 miles
    Test number
    651499986034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 GDU

Does Y261 GDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 GDU is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 GDU?
The MOT on Y261 GDU is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 GDU done?
Y261 GDU was recorded at 52,231 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 1,664 miles a year.
Has Y261 GDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 GDU has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y261 GDU 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 Y261 GDU find?
Y261 GDU passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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