2008 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · VN08 USS
2008 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 148,602 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN08 USS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2026
- 148,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN08 USS 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 Alhambra (VN08 USS) between April 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by su”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine oil leaking onto hot exhaust potential ”.
VN08 USS Mileage History
- 26/04/202297,211 mi
- 22/06/2023110,039 mi+12,828 mi
- 06/08/2024123,833 mi+13,794 mi
- 21/08/2025136,063 mi+12,230 mi
- 01/09/2026148,602 mi+12,539 mi
Average of roughly 11,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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