
Subaru Forester
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc
V646 RWLMOT history
V646 RWL is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 148,471 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,817 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V646 RWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V646 RWL was last recorded at 148,471 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 148,461 miles · 18 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 3,817 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 148,471 miles
- 2023 – 147,568 miles
- 2022 – 145,689 miles
- 2021 – 143,324 miles
- 2020 – 141,633 miles
- 2019 – 139,200 miles
- 2017 – 138,832 miles
- 2016 – 136,936 miles
- 2015 – 133,535 miles
- 2014 – 132,271 miles
- 2013 – 130,536 miles
- 2012 – 125,865 miles
- 2011 – 116,208 miles
- 2010 – 111,343 miles
- 2009 – 101,153 miles
- 2008 – 93,775 miles
- 2007 – 87,565 miles
- 2006 – 78,904 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Exhaust system corroded / deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,471 miles (+10)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 148,471 miles
- Test number
- 815639640688
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail148,461 miles (+893)2 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,461 miles
- Test number
- 694870772828
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass147,568 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 147,568 miles
- Test number
- 734404618810
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system cororded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail147,568 miles (+1,879)2 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,568 miles
- Test number
- 391321281851
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system cororded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,689 miles (+12)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 145,689 miles
- Test number
- 819644040662
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded / deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail145,677 miles (+2,353)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,677 miles
- Test number
- 268981839501
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Rear Fuel hose leaking Breather hose next to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded / deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,324 miles (+1,691)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 143,324 miles
- Test number
- 629796260649
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass141,633 miles (+13)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 141,633 miles
- Test number
- 181931052200
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail141,620 miles (+2,420)6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,620 miles
- Test number
- 571487529071
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,200 miles (+368)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 139,200 miles
- Test number
- 911034100454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,832 miles (+141)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 138,832 miles
- Test number
- 601134382363
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriated
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear number plate damaged
Fail138,691 miles (+1,755)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,691 miles
- Test number
- 356136815646
- FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Pass136,936 miles (+3,401)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 136,936 miles
- Test number
- 797449329798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,535 miles (+1,264)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 133,535 miles
- Test number
- 408581095105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,271 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 132,271 miles
- Test number
- 417399984174
- NoteRear number plate damaged
Fail132,251 miles (+1,715)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,251 miles
- Test number
- 277259284439
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteRear number plate damaged
Pass130,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 130,536 miles
- Test number
- 189077693152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,536 miles (+4,671)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,536 miles
- Test number
- 166197793111
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Pass125,865 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 125,865 miles
- Test number
- 229252852401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
Fail125,865 miles (+9,657)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,865 miles
- Test number
- 885192452190
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
Pass116,208 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 116,208 miles
- Test number
- 459303051141
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail116,208 miles (+4,865)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,208 miles
- Test number
- 549683651184
- FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass111,343 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 111,343 miles
- Test number
- 960372830288
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail111,337 miles (+10,184)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,337 miles
- Test number
- 423531630294
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,153 miles (+7,378)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 101,153 miles
- Test number
- 702870639231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,775 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 93,775 miles
- Test number
- 290018368203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,764 miles (+6,199)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,764 miles
- Test number
- 562121068254
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass87,565 miles (+8,661)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 87,565 miles
- Test number
- 700520457291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,904 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 78,904 miles
- Test number
- 352541946201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V646 RWL
- Does V646 RWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V646 RWL expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V646 RWL?
- The MOT on V646 RWL expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V646 RWL done?
- V646 RWL was recorded at 148,471 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 3,817 miles a year.
- Has V646 RWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V646 RWL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on V646 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 V646 RWL find?
- V646 RWL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 15 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 12 more.
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