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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V71 DPKMOT history

V71 DPK is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,752 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 DPK
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
12 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 DPK was last recorded at 94,752 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 2,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,578 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,174 miles
Average per year
2,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,752 miles
  • 2024 – 92,578 miles
  • 2020 – 92,553 miles
  • 2019 – 92,427 miles
  • 2018 – 90,953 miles
  • 2017 – 89,978 miles
  • 2016 – 88,537 miles
  • 2015 – 87,090 miles
  • 2014 – 85,244 miles
  • 2013 – 82,939 miles
  • 2012 – 79,551 miles
  • 2011 – 73,853 miles
  • 2010 – 70,078 miles
  • 2009 – 63,888 miles
  • 2008 – 58,356 miles
  • 2007 – 51,027 miles
  • 2006 – 44,739 miles
  • 2005 – 36,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,752 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear tyre outer edge worn/wearing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,752 miles (+2,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,752 miles
    Test number
    406975335536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,578 miles
    Test number
    268679762380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail92,578 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,578 miles
    Test number
    687228583874
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail92,578 miles (+25)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,578 miles
    Test number
    623447930376
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,553 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,553 miles
    Test number
    676578927692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

  6. Pass92,427 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,427 miles
    Test number
    250361514047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer edge worn/wearing

  7. Fail92,426 miles (+1,473)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    948120800941
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber spring mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer edge worn/wearing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/hole (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass90,953 miles (+975)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,953 miles
    Test number
    361320673832
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass89,978 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    403304786096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer edge worn/wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside and o/s/f outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail89,978 miles (+1,441)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    877822488646
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working tapped and worked (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer edge worn/wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside and o/s/f outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass88,537 miles (+1,447)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,537 miles
    Test number
    396411926856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f and n/s/r o/s/r drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f inner discs surafces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r inner arch areas (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted

  12. Pass87,090 miles (+36)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,090 miles
    Test number
    378323737025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  13. Fail87,054 miles (+1,810)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,054 miles
    Test number
    711013872565
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  14. Pass85,244 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    436471584271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,939 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,939 miles
    Test number
    175616273264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,551 miles
    Test number
    537925482290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,551 miles (+5,698)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,551 miles
    Test number
    215204482295
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass73,853 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    389208971205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,078 miles (+6,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,078 miles
    Test number
    463188390284
    • 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)

  20. Pass63,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,888 miles
    Test number
    892305689242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,888 miles (+5,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,888 miles
    Test number
    582375789233
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass58,356 miles (+7,329)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,356 miles
    Test number
    524701798274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,027 miles (+6,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    323732387484
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass44,739 miles (+7,911)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,739 miles
    Test number
    340963496451
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads getting low
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  25. Pass36,828 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    36,828 miles
    Test number
    552405585203
    • NoteSill covers fitted

Questions about V71 DPK

Does V71 DPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 DPK is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V71 DPK?
The MOT on V71 DPK is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V71 DPK done?
V71 DPK was recorded at 94,752 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 2,869 miles a year.
Has V71 DPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 DPK has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V71 DPK 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 V71 DPK find?
V71 DPK passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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