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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,457 cc

T480 VHOMOT history

T480 VHO is a green petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2025
Mileage
142,952 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 VHO was last recorded at 142,952 miles on 16 Sept 2024, 3,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,328 miles · 5 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,624 miles
Average per year
4,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,952 miles
  • 2023 – 139,328 miles
  • 2021 – 137,161 miles
  • 2020 – 130,504 miles
  • 2019 – 119,646 miles
  • 2018 – 117,867 miles
  • 2017 – 116,257 miles
  • 2016 – 114,517 miles
  • 2015 – 109,809 miles
  • 2014 – 107,092 miles
  • 2013 – 104,274 miles
  • 2012 – 99,784 miles
  • 2011 – 96,233 miles
  • 2010 – 90,275 miles
  • 2009 – 81,316 miles
  • 2008 – 75,150 miles
  • 2007 – 68,773 miles
  • 2006 – 62,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,952 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit one the day of the test (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,952 miles (+3,624)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,952 miles
    Test number
    759501755992
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit one the day of the test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Pass139,328 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,328 miles
    Test number
    333467344942
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has some corrosion

  3. Fail139,328 miles (+2,167)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,328 miles
    Test number
    371672865412
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has some corrosion

  4. Pass137,161 miles (+6,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,161 miles
    Test number
    319662204816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass130,504 miles (+10,858)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,504 miles
    Test number
    733490350174
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass119,646 miles (+1,779)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,646 miles
    Test number
    650341693476
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a slight lump on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass117,867 miles (+1,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,867 miles
    Test number
    763098324835
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass116,257 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,257 miles
    Test number
    965953991950
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass114,517 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,517 miles
    Test number
    533341912935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,809 miles (+361)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,809 miles
    Test number
    187733505106
    • NoteOil around steering rack

  11. Fail109,448 miles (+2,356)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    808105185073
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil around steering rack

  12. Pass107,092 miles (+56)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,092 miles
    Test number
    779441604158
    • NoteRear exhaust box weak
    • NoteSlight judder from steering when turned on a slight lock

  13. Fail107,036 miles (+2,762)1 dangerous3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,036 miles
    Test number
    579277984011
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBad judder when pulling away slowly
    • NoteBoth front outer anti roll bar drop link bushes worn
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar outer droplink bushes worn
    • NoteRear exhaust box weak

  14. Pass104,274 miles (+4,490)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,274 miles
    Test number
    195894393492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteA fault on n/s/f? driving slow steering right jecky
    • NoteSteering pull to left

  15. Pass99,784 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,784 miles
    Test number
    996878882032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,233 miles (+5,958)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,233 miles
    Test number
    568651891045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside headlight cracked and has a small hole in glass
    • NoteRear number plate
    • NoteSlight play in offside and nearside rear anti roll bar links

  17. Pass90,275 miles (+8,959)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,275 miles
    Test number
    533202480018
    • NoteCrack in offside headlight
    • NoteFront and rear outer anti roll bar bushes
    • NotePlay in wiper linkage
    • NoteRear exhaust box weak

  18. Pass81,316 miles (+6,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,316 miles
    Test number
    160039089420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass75,150 miles (+6,377)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,150 miles
    Test number
    733824998047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded
    • NoteCrack in offside headlight
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front road rim on inside

  20. Pass68,773 miles (+5,825)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,773 miles
    Test number
    662993297074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f headlight glass cracked

  21. Pass62,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,948 miles
    Test number
    973846396005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,948 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,948 miles
    Test number
    123243196461
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCrack in offside front headlight
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim slightly damaged on inside

Questions about T480 VHO

Does T480 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T480 VHO expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T480 VHO?
The MOT on T480 VHO expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T480 VHO done?
T480 VHO was recorded at 142,952 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2024, an average of 4,335 miles a year.
Has T480 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 VHO has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T480 VHO 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 T480 VHO find?
T480 VHO passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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