SUBARU FORESTER VK56PYZ has 22 MOTs

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This 2006 SUBARU FORESTER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 151,636 miles 10 months ago on Friday 25th July 2025 at 10:16.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Sunday 9th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

VK56PYZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH AUGUST 2026151,636 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED26TH JULY 20249TH AUGUST 2025146,520 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED24TH JULY 2024146,516 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20239TH AUGUST 2024142,638 MI
PASSED1ST AUGUST 20226TH AUGUST 2023132,109 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 20216TH AUGUST 2022121,593 MI
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20206TH AUGUST 2021116,478 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH MAY 201921ST NOVEMBER 2020104,978 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED25TH APRIL 201821ST MAY 201993,073 MI
PASSED22ND MAY 201721ST MAY 201882,221 MI
PASSED30TH MARCH 201726TH APRIL 201882,086 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Worn And Perishing
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Mirror Indicator Lens Cracked
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Worn Inner Edges
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Diff Oil Seal Slightly Leaking
FAILED30TH MARCH 201782,086 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Worn And Perishing
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Mirror Indicator Lens Cracked
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Worn Inner Edges
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Diff Oil Seal Slightly Leaking
PASSED27TH APRIL 201626TH APRIL 201771,052 MI
FAILED27TH APRIL 201671,052 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20153RD SEPTEMBER 201661,732 MI
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201521ST JANUARY 201659,531 MI
PASSED20TH JANUARY 201419TH JANUARY 201554,831 MI
PASSED23RD MAY 201214TH JUNE 201346,999 MI
PASSED15TH JUNE 201114TH JUNE 201242,721 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 201017TH NOVEMBER 201135,540 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 200917TH NOVEMBER 201018,853 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Worn Smooth On Inner Edge.(recomend Tracking)
FAILED14TH NOVEMBER 200918,853 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Worn Smooth On Inner Edge.(recomend Tracking)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK56PYZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 82% | MOT Failure Rate: 18%

VK56PYZ MOT Comments

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VK56PYZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 151,636 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,981 miles

VK56PYZ FAQs

This Subaru Forester with registration VK56PYZ was manufactured on Friday 17th November 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 151,636 miles, so this Subaru has travelled an average of 7,981 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Subaru Forester beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK56PYZ has a 82% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Subaru Forester has had 25 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Subaru Forester is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does VK56PYZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 VK56PYZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK56PYZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 VK56PYZ does have Tax. Read more

When does VK56PYZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK56PYZ will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. 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 VK56PYZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK56PYZ will expire in 3 months on Sunday 9th August 2026. Read more

When did VK56PYZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK56PYZ was on Friday 25th July 2025 at 10:16. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK56PYZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for VK56PYZ we can see 18 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 VK56PYZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for VK56PYZ we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 82% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK56PYZ?

VK56PYZ is registered as a 2006 Subaru Forester. Read more

How many miles has VK56PYZ done?

The odometer reading for VK56PYZ at the last MOT in July 2025 was 151,636 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 7,981 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK56PYZ?

The vehicle VK56PYZ was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 17th November 2006. Read more

What colour is VK56PYZ?

The official colour of VK56PYZ is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does VK56PYZ have?

VK56PYZ has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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