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White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

S34 VWJMOT history

S34 VWJ is a white petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 1 Feb 2014. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 193,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2024
Mileage
193,183 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2023
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S34 VWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S34 VWJ was last recorded at 193,183 miles on 25 Feb 2023, 6,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2014: 135,875 miles, lower than 139,566 miles on 13 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,815 miles · 19 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
6,368 miles
Average per year
6,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 193,183 miles
  • 2021 – 186,815 miles
  • 2014 – 135,875 miles
  • 2013 – 134,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,183 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,183 miles (+6,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    193,183 miles
    Test number
    598026706438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,815 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    186,815 miles
    Test number
    901823161274
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail186,815 miles1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,815 miles
    Test number
    667753765288
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass178,102 km (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    178,102 km
    Test number
    811202134259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail178,097 km (+13,044)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,097 km
    Test number
    930876635241
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass165,053 km (+3,766)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    165,053 km
    Test number
    455312876328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass161,287 km (+4,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    161,287 km
    Test number
    473266625748
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded

  8. Pass157,062 km (+10,716)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    157,062 km
    Test number
    355882312812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,346 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    146,346 km
    Test number
    224058933145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,346 km3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,346 km
    Test number
    118633888185
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass135,875 miles (-3,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,875 miles
    Test number
    918997684292
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail139,566 miles (+5,065)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,566 miles
    Test number
    315336784413
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass134,501 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    134,501 miles
    Test number
    345039823386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail134,095 km7 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,095 km
    Test number
    799383423369
    • FailureFront Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about S34 VWJ

Does S34 VWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S34 VWJ expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S34 VWJ?
The MOT on S34 VWJ expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S34 VWJ done?
S34 VWJ was recorded at 193,183 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2023, an average of 6,343 miles a year.
Has S34 VWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S34 VWJ has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S34 VWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S34 VWJ find?
S34 VWJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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