2008 SEAT Leon 1.9L Diesel · VF57 DJU
2008 SEAT Leon (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 125,840 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF57 DJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 125,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
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VF57 DJU 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 2008 Seat Leon (VF57 DJU) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
VF57 DJU Mileage History
- 31/07/2023116,753 mi
- 02/08/2023116,753 mi
- 22/07/2024121,977 mi+5,224 mi
- 22/07/2024121,977 mi
- 05/08/2025125,840 mi+3,863 mi
Average of roughly 4,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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