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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V688 PDVMOT history

V688 PDV is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 182,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
182,710 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 PDV
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
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
24 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 PDV was last recorded at 182,710 miles on 24 May 2025, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2019: 114,550 miles, lower than 137,095 miles on 27 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
182,651 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
8,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,710 miles
  • 2024 – 180,131 miles
  • 2023 – 170,120 miles
  • 2021 – 164,316 miles
  • 2020 – 152,002 miles
  • 2019 – 114,550 miles
  • 2018 – 137,095 miles
  • 2017 – 131,069 miles
  • 2016 – 125,118 miles
  • 2015 – 116,862 miles
  • 2014 – 107,082 miles
  • 2013 – 98,547 miles
  • 2012 – 87,655 miles
  • 2011 – 76,999 miles
  • 2010 – 68,167 miles
  • 2009 – 59,297 miles
  • 2008 – 45,006 miles
  • 2007 – 36,121 miles
  • 2006 – 33,011 miles
  • 2005 – 24,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,710 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    182,710 miles
    Test number
    661011828960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail182,710 miles (+59)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,710 miles
    Test number
    378450612389
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail182,651 miles (+2,520)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,651 miles
    Test number
    374056245251
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass180,131 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    180,131 miles
    Test number
    898457921746
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 3 passenger doors stiff to open

  5. Fail180,116 miles (+9,996)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,116 miles
    Test number
    619288851909
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 3 passenger doors stiff to open

  6. Pass170,120 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,120 miles
    Test number
    647757646530
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  7. Fail170,102 miles (+5,786)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,102 miles
    Test number
    946918912052
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose hitting rear crossmember (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass164,316 miles (+12,314)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,316 miles
    Test number
    844529318684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,002 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,002 miles
    Test number
    231712594891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail151,720 miles (+37,170)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,720 miles
    Test number
    442667789555
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,550 miles (-22,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,550 miles
    Test number
    754562836891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  12. Pass137,095 miles (+6,026)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,095 miles
    Test number
    822557014769
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass131,069 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,069 miles
    Test number
    302515024589
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail131,065 miles (+5,947)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,065 miles
    Test number
    597903666445
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass125,118 miles (+8,256)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,118 miles
    Test number
    277764707993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass116,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,862 miles
    Test number
    596434895191
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail116,862 miles (+9,780)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,862 miles
    Test number
    286904995161
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass107,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    208952994158
    • 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail107,082 miles (+8,535)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    547290094116
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass98,547 miles (+10,892)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    98,547 miles
    Test number
    218180803254
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing edges

  21. Pass87,655 miles (+10,656)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,655 miles
    Test number
    905428792163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,999 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,999 miles
    Test number
    658862001293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  23. Fail76,999 miles (+8,832)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,999 miles
    Test number
    347980001231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  24. Pass68,167 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,167 miles
    Test number
    240750200282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear suspension appears low(self levelling)

  25. Fail68,167 miles (+113)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,167 miles
    Test number
    323880200279
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear suspension appears low(self levelling)

  26. Pass68,054 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,054 miles
    Test number
    340474190136
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges

  27. Fail68,054 miles (+8,757)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,054 miles
    Test number
    172813990138
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges

  28. Pass59,297 miles (+14,291)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    271111199110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,006 miles (+8,885)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,006 miles
    Test number
    312749838038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,121 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,121 miles
    Test number
    523330057006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass33,011 miles (+8,149)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,011 miles
    Test number
    833772376299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass24,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,862 miles
    Test number
    730072765281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V688 PDV

Does V688 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V688 PDV expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V688 PDV?
The MOT on V688 PDV expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V688 PDV done?
V688 PDV was recorded at 182,710 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2025, an average of 8,022 miles a year.
Has V688 PDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 PDV has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V688 PDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V688 PDV find?
V688 PDV passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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