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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,994 cc

V23 NUMMOT history

V23 NUM is a red petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 185,755 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
185,755 km
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,848 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 NUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 NUM was last recorded at 185,755 km on 4 Aug 2026, 1 km more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,754 km · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 km
Average per year
4,848 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,755 km
  • 2025 – 178,556 km
  • 2020 – 158,105 km
  • 2019 – 155,655 km
  • 2013 – 124,071 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,755 km
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust joints corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,755 km (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    185,755 km
    Test number
    679096820386
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail185,754 km (+7,198)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,754 km
    Test number
    858003043522
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass178,556 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    178,556 km
    Test number
    304295947133
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass170,057 miles (+4,915)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    170,057 miles
    Test number
    883293969713
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass165,142 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,142 miles
    Test number
    338364548204
    • AdvisoryExhaust joints corroded
    • 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail165,141 miles (+4,359)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,141 miles
    Test number
    477489235038
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joints corroded
    • 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass160,782 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,782 miles
    Test number
    438811168918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail160,771 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,771 miles
    Test number
    356039061333
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass158,105 km (+2,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,105 km
    Test number
    116121127813
    • AdvisoryBack box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Pass155,655 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,655 km
    Test number
    514113297887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    155,592 miles
    Test number
    101831268354
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail155,592 miles (+15,851)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,592 miles
    Test number
    484266046899
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass139,741 miles (+11,251)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    139,741 miles
    Test number
    127308026649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,490 miles
    Test number
    518052214389
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
  15. Pass124,071 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,071 km
    Test number
    977877813340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 NUM

Does V23 NUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 NUM is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 NUM?
The MOT on V23 NUM is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 NUM done?
V23 NUM was recorded at 185,755 km at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,848 km a year.
Has V23 NUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 NUM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 NUM 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 V23 NUM find?
V23 NUM passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective hazed; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective hazed; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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