2018 SEAT Ateca 2.0L Diesel · VU18 WHT
2018 SEAT Ateca (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 37,596 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU18 WHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 37,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU18 WHT 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 (VU18 WHT) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VU18 WHT Mileage History
- 01/03/202218,229 mi
- 27/02/202322,380 mi+4,151 mi
- 28/02/202427,768 mi+5,388 mi
- 25/02/202532,788 mi+5,020 mi
- 25/02/202637,596 mi+4,808 mi
Average of roughly 4,855 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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