2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · DG18 VTU
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 109,703 miles. MOT valid until 26/04/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1598cc
DG18 VTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 109,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Ateca
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DG18 VTU Mileage History
- 28/04/202382,836 mi
- 10/04/202489,220 mi+6,384 mi
- 31/03/202598,616 mi+9,396 mi
- 31/03/2026109,703 mi+11,087 mi
- 31/03/2026109,703 mi
Average of roughly 9,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG18 VTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Ateca (DG18 VTU) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Common Problems: SEAT ATECA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Haldex Pump Failure (4Drive)(Moderate)
Lack of servicing leads to the filter clogging and the pump burning out, resulting in FWD only.
- 1.5 TSI "Kangarooing"(Moderate)
The engine can hesitate or "hop" when pulling away cold, a known software mapping issue.
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