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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 2,457 cc

L3 XVWMOT history

L3 XVW is a red petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 72,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

L3 XVW red Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2025
Mileage
72,136 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XVW was last recorded at 72,136 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,459 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
677 miles
Average per year
2,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,136 miles
  • 2022 – 71,459 miles
  • 2020 – 70,652 miles
  • 2018 – 69,822 miles
  • 2017 – 67,836 miles
  • 2016 – 64,308 miles
  • 2015 – 59,762 miles
  • 2013 – 54,012 miles
  • 2012 – 38,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,136 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At end beside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At end beside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear tyre has damage on tread but no ply/cords exposed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,136 miles (+677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    72,136 miles
    Test number
    272293698824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At end beside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At end beside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass71,459 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    702611819669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,652 miles (+830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,652 miles
    Test number
    286845261033
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass69,822 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,822 miles
    Test number
    298116475650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,836 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    464614255609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has damage on tread but no ply/cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)
  6. Fail67,835 miles (+3,527)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,835 miles
    Test number
    490493422391
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has damage on tread but no ply/cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads appear low
  7. Pass64,308 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,308 miles
    Test number
    146922434690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,305 miles (+4,543)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,305 miles
    Test number
    382658328331
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  9. Pass59,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,762 miles
    Test number
    817396935094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,762 miles (+5,750)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,762 miles
    Test number
    105334835077
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  11. Pass54,012 miles (+15,775)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,012 miles
    Test number
    608616743393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,237 miles
    Test number
    686318732334
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L3 XVW

Does L3 XVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 XVW expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 XVW?
The MOT on L3 XVW expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 XVW done?
L3 XVW was recorded at 72,136 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 2,931 miles a year.
Has L3 XVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XVW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on L3 XVW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L3 XVW find?
L3 XVW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end beside brake hose; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end beside brake hose.

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