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Subaru Forester

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V645 RWLMOT history

V645 RWL is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,598 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V645 RWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V645 RWL was last recorded at 166,598 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,590 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,598 miles
  • 2025 – 161,754 miles
  • 2023 – 151,354 miles
  • 2022 – 143,293 miles
  • 2021 – 135,011 miles
  • 2020 – 132,520 miles
  • 2019 – 127,976 miles
  • 2018 – 106,540 miles
  • 2012 – 106,509 miles
  • 2011 – 102,064 miles
  • 2010 – 93,770 miles
  • 2009 – 86,224 miles
  • 2008 – 79,645 miles
  • 2007 – 73,187 miles
  • 2006 – 72,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,598 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,598 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,598 miles
    Test number
    804655118855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail166,590 miles (+4,836)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,590 miles
    Test number
    129861175334
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass161,754 miles (+10,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    161,754 miles
    Test number
    946684416167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass151,354 miles (+8,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,354 miles
    Test number
    135041357014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,293 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,293 miles
    Test number
    507414493627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail143,269 miles (+8,258)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,269 miles
    Test number
    649061165815
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass135,011 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,011 miles
    Test number
    560069973069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,993 miles (+2,473)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,993 miles
    Test number
    374975198726
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,520 miles (+4,544)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,520 miles
    Test number
    681709437760
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass127,976 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,976 miles
    Test number
    720464602113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail127,926 miles (+21,386)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,926 miles
    Test number
    210839086568
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass106,540 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,540 miles
    Test number
    378256139208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion on front and rear syspension components
    • AdvisoryAdvise sill covers fitted

  13. Pass106,509 miles (+223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,509 miles
    Test number
    716414962242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail106,286 miles (+4,222)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,286 miles
    Test number
    619578852263
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass102,064 miles (+8,294)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,064 miles
    Test number
    505727671213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,770 miles (+7,546)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,770 miles
    Test number
    241644870251
    • NoteAdvise unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

  17. Pass86,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,224 miles
    Test number
    272303479229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,224 miles (+6,579)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,224 miles
    Test number
    601833279209
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO LACK OF GASES COMING FROM REAR TAIL.

  19. Fail79,645 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    322575978497
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass79,645 miles (+6,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    790605778250
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,187 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,187 miles
    Test number
    344622547496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    72,546 miles
    Test number
    303435656410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V645 RWL

Does V645 RWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V645 RWL is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V645 RWL?
The MOT on V645 RWL is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V645 RWL done?
V645 RWL was recorded at 166,598 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,727 miles a year.
Has V645 RWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V645 RWL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V645 RWL 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 V645 RWL find?
V645 RWL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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