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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V38 FEUMOT history

V38 FEU is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 24 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

V38 FEU blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2024
Mileage
125,221 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 FEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V38 FEU was last recorded at 125,221 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 8,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,787 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
8,434 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,221 miles
  • 2023 – 116,787 miles
  • 2022 – 111,759 miles
  • 2021 – 107,750 miles
  • 2020 – 105,427 miles
  • 2018 – 101,228 miles
  • 2017 – 97,863 miles
  • 2016 – 95,696 miles
  • 2015 – 91,402 miles
  • 2013 – 86,166 miles
  • 2010 – 81,905 miles
  • 2009 – 71,714 miles
  • 2008 – 70,797 miles
  • 2007 – 63,757 miles
  • 2006 – 57,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,221 miles
  • DangerousCentral Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger /jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arch near rear seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded to the front of fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front wipers slightly smeary

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fuel tank filler neck corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail125,221 miles (+8,434)3 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,221 miles
    Test number
    927359232055
    • DangerousCentral Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger /jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear arch near rear seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass116,787 miles (+5,028)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,787 miles
    Test number
    138511026410
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe cover with greased
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded all

  3. Pass111,759 miles (+4,009)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,759 miles
    Test number
    263198790968
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes perished inc subframe bush but no movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,750 miles
    Test number
    694314696974
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension bushes perished
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  5. Fail107,750 miles (+2,323)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,750 miles
    Test number
    784380960942
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension bushes perished
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  6. Pass105,427 miles (+4,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,427 miles
    Test number
    985052207088
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame bushes & suspension bushes perished
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  7. Pass101,228 miles (+88)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,228 miles
    Test number
    558390971953
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded to the front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler neck corroded

  8. Fail101,140 miles (+3,277)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,140 miles
    Test number
    983080396057
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded to the front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler neck corroded

  9. Pass97,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,863 miles
    Test number
    625526793524
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail97,863 miles (+2,167)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,863 miles
    Test number
    855492597802
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass95,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,696 miles
    Test number
    881958279199
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail95,696 miles (+4,294)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,696 miles
    Test number
    701199798807
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass91,402 miles (+5,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,402 miles
    Test number
    217705289546
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass86,166 miles (+4,261)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,166 miles
    Test number
    656391883021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass81,905 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,905 miles
    Test number
    883593930314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteEngine slight oil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight oil leak rear diff

  16. Fail81,905 miles (+10,191)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,905 miles
    Test number
    474480030389
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteEngine slight oil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight oil leak rear diff

  17. Pass71,714 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,714 miles
    Test number
    642250499290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,797 miles (+7,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    114745008309
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass63,757 miles (+6,710)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,757 miles
    Test number
    384664507322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    604967216324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V38 FEU

Does V38 FEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 FEU expired on 18 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 FEU?
The MOT on V38 FEU expired on 18 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 FEU done?
V38 FEU was recorded at 125,221 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has V38 FEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 FEU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V38 FEU 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 V38 FEU find?
V38 FEU failed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 7 advisories: central front fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 13 more.

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