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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V81 GVUMOT history

V81 GVU is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2023.

V81 GVU blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2024
Mileage
181,203 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 GVU
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
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 GVU was last recorded at 181,203 miles on 9 Sept 2023, 1,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,129 miles · 8 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,074 miles
Average per year
5,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,203 miles
  • 2022 – 180,129 miles
  • 2021 – 179,920 miles
  • 2020 – 179,920 miles
  • 2019 – 174,666 miles
  • 2018 – 171,034 miles
  • 2017 – 169,131 miles
  • 2016 – 167,417 miles
  • 2015 – 159,778 miles
  • 2014 – 146,074 miles
  • 2013 – 136,516 miles
  • 2012 – 124,303 miles
  • 2011 – 112,489 miles
  • 2010 – 111,066 miles
  • 2009 – 107,709 miles
  • 2008 – 103,823 miles
  • 2007 – 98,076 miles
  • 2006 – 91,402 miles
  • 2005 – 84,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,203 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded at joint box (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,203 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    181,203 miles
    Test number
    917820262919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,129 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,129 miles
    Test number
    756087982253
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has been undersealed including suspension components

  3. Pass179,920 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    179,920 miles
    Test number
    939858696368
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete vehicle under body corroded but not excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail179,920 miles (+5,254)11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,920 miles
    Test number
    844074848117
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper at shocky mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened bottom cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at upper shocky mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at anti roll bar mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both. (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at bolts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront radiator bracket heavily corroded

  5. Pass174,666 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    174,666 miles
    Test number
    525234568260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,034 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    171,034 miles
    Test number
    335192021277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,131 miles (+1,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    169,131 miles
    Test number
    898599264675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  8. Pass167,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    167,417 miles
    Test number
    351543809323
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded at joint box (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  9. Fail167,417 miles (+7,639)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,417 miles
    Test number
    331482248391
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from joint box to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from joint box to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded at joint box (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  10. Pass159,778 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    159,778 miles
    Test number
    626718065175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail159,237 miles (+13,163)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,237 miles
    Test number
    469870365158
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Pass146,074 miles (+9,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    146,074 miles
    Test number
    495166274107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass136,516 miles (+12,213)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,516 miles
    Test number
    285430713212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,303 miles (+11,814)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    124,303 miles
    Test number
    245854312293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,489 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    112,489 miles
    Test number
    486391021240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,066 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    111,066 miles
    Test number
    393943660478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,709 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    107,709 miles
    Test number
    380617559268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,823 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    103,823 miles
    Test number
    102363468270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,076 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    98,076 miles
    Test number
    504917357270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,402 miles (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    91,402 miles
    Test number
    963666156257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    432104565244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,822 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    462154565248
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about V81 GVU

Does V81 GVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V81 GVU expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V81 GVU?
The MOT on V81 GVU expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V81 GVU done?
V81 GVU was recorded at 181,203 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2023, an average of 5,365 miles a year.
Has V81 GVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 GVU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on V81 GVU 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 V81 GVU find?
V81 GVU passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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