2006 SEAT Altea XL 2.0L Diesel · OV56 VWG
2006 SEAT Altea XL (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 72,470 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA XL
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV56 VWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 72,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OV56 VWG Mileage History
- 06/07/202361,275 mi
- 05/07/202464,398 mi+3,123 mi
- 05/07/202568,373 mi+3,975 mi
- 29/06/202672,470 mi+4,097 mi
- 29/06/202672,470 mi
Average of roughly 3,754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV56 VWG 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 2006 Seat Altea Xl (OV56 VWG) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 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 (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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