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OY53 VLM

2003 Seat Leon · Petrol · 1781cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Seat Leon Petrol 1781cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 169,178 miles on the clock, averaging 9,120 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY53 VLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,120

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,178 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,563
Average per year9,120
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 VLM 47k78k108k139k169k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,178 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage166,615 miles
Since last MOT+908 miles
PASS
Mileage165,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,913 miles
PASS
Mileage157,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,794 miles
Since last MOT+7,010 miles
PASS
Mileage150,784 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,732 miles
Since last MOT+4,988 miles
PASS
Mileage145,744 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
PASS
Mileage137,631 miles
Since last MOT+5,997 miles
PASS
Mileage131,634 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,619 miles
Since last MOT+8,977 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,642 miles
Since last MOT+13,460 miles
PASS
Mileage109,182 miles
Since last MOT+14,528 miles
PASS
Mileage94,654 miles
Since last MOT+17,255 miles
PASS
Mileage77,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,399 miles
Since last MOT+15,812 miles
PASS
Mileage61,587 miles
Since last MOT+14,104 miles
PASS
Mileage47,483 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VLM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 VLM

What car is OY53 VLM?

OY53 VLM is an red Seat Leon, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 VLM?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 VLM was 169,178 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 VLM passed its MOT?

OY53 VLM has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2020.

Is OY53 VLM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY53 VLM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OY53 VLM?

OY53 VLM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.