SUBARU FORESTER VA57VGV has 20 MOTs

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This 2008 SUBARU FORESTER has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 131,359 miles 3 months ago on Friday 27th March 2026 at 14:58.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Friday 26th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

VA57VGV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH MARCH 2027131,359 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED9TH MARCH 2026131,351 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator With A Multiple Light Source More Than 1/2 Not Functioning +casing Broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases +exhaust Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED11TH MARCH 202510TH MARCH 2026127,594 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Lower Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Diff Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Section Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 20248TH FEBRUARY 2025120,594 MI
FAILED25TH JANUARY 2024120,594 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 20238TH FEBRUARY 2024110,100 MI
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20222ND FEBRUARY 2023103,185 MI
PASSED27TH JANUARY 202126TH JANUARY 202298,180 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Slight Damage On Windscreen
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202022ND JANUARY 202194,842 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED15TH JANUARY 202094,842 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Front Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201922ND JANUARY 202092,784 MI
PASSED10TH JANUARY 201822ND JANUARY 201988,498 MI
FAILED10TH JANUARY 201888,498 MI
 
  1. PRS - Central Front Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201722ND JANUARY 201884,199 MI
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201530TH SEPTEMBER 201675,693 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201430TH SEPTEMBER 201569,739 MI
PASSED1ST JULY 201322ND JULY 201458,650 MI
PASSED23RD JULY 201222ND JULY 201350,033 MI
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201231ST JANUARY 201343,873 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201131ST JANUARY 201229,845 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VA57VGV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

VA57VGV MOT Comments

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VA57VGV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 131,359 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,298 miles

VA57VGV FAQs

This Subaru Forester with registration VA57VGV was manufactured on Thursday 31st January 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 131,359 miles, so this Subaru has travelled an average of 7,298 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Subaru Forester beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VA57VGV has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Subaru Forester has had 15 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Subaru Forester is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does VA57VGV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 VA57VGV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VA57VGV Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 VA57VGV does have Tax. Read more

When does VA57VGV Tax expire?

The current Tax for VA57VGV will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VA57VGV MOT expire?

The current MOT for VA57VGV will expire in 9 months on Friday 26th March 2027. Read more

When did VA57VGV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VA57VGV was on Friday 27th March 2026 at 14:58. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VA57VGV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for VA57VGV we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VA57VGV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for VA57VGV we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VA57VGV?

VA57VGV is registered as a 2008 Subaru Forester. Read more

How many miles has VA57VGV done?

The odometer reading for VA57VGV at the last MOT in March 2026 was 131,359 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,298 miles per year. Read more

How old is VA57VGV?

The vehicle VA57VGV was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 31st January 2008. Read more

What colour is VA57VGV?

The official colour of VA57VGV is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does VA57VGV have?

VA57VGV has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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