2020 SEAT Taracco SE Tech TSI EVO SA 1.5L Petrol · DU20 FJC

The June 2026 test at 67,937 miles returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, confirming the Tarraco meets minimum roadworthiness standards today. Across four consecutive tests since the first inspection in June 2023, the record shows zero failures and zero advisory items, indicating a stable maintenance trend with no recurring faults flagged by the tester. This clean dataset suggests the major structural and safety systems — suspension, steering, braking and emissions — have remained within tolerance throughout the vehicle’s adult life. Mileage accumulation has accelerated markedly over the last year. The initial three tests show consistent annual increments of roughly 13,500 to 15,500 miles between June 2023 and May 2025. However, the jump from 47,978 miles in May 2025 to 67,937 miles in June 2026 represents nearly 20,000 miles in thirteen months, pointing to a recent shift toward high-mileage motorway duty. The first test at 18,851 miles in June 2023 aligns with the three-year first-test requirement for a 2020 registration, and no gaps in the annual testing cycle exist. Despite the clean MOT history, the recent high mileage demands specific attention during a physical inspection. Front brake discs and pads on this platform wear quickly under sustained motorway loads; verify disc thickness and check for binding calipers which the basic MOT roller test can miss. Rear suspension bushes and lower control arm joints should be prised for play, as the MQB chassis tends to develop knocks around the 60,000-mile mark. Confirm the DSG gearbox oil change was performed at the 40,000-mile interval and that the timing belt and water pump kit has been replaced per the five-year schedule, as neither item appears in the MOT record. Tyre tread depth and date codes warrant close scrutiny given the 20,000-mile annualised rate.