Subaru Forester
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc
V83 DPKMOT history
V83 DPK is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 18 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 207,321 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 207,321 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,859 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V83 DPK
- 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
- 18 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V83 DPK was last recorded at 207,321 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 17,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Sept 2013: 114,599 miles, lower than 114,950 miles on 29 Aug 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 189,960 miles · 28 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 17,361 miles
- Average per year
- 8,859 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 207,321 miles
- 2021 – 189,960 miles
- 2019 – 151,270 miles
- 2018 – 141,526 miles
- 2017 – 136,211 miles
- 2016 – 127,968 miles
- 2015 – 122,460 miles
- 2014 – 116,427 miles
- 2013 – 114,599 miles
- 2011 – 105,726 miles
- 2010 – 98,017 miles
- 2009 – 88,247 miles
- 2007 – 76,629 miles
- 2006 – 59,390 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,321 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,321 miles (+17,361)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 207,321 miles
- Test number
- 403044439337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,960 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 189,960 miles
- Test number
- 627980832838
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail189,959 miles (+1)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,959 miles
- Test number
- 543329079398
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNoise detected on brake test from offside rear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail189,958 miles (+38,688)1 dangerous8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,958 miles
- Test number
- 572182711477
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass151,270 miles (+9,744)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 151,270 miles
- Test number
- 162689039059
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass141,526 miles (+5,315)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 141,526 miles
- Test number
- 352682757975
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass136,211 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 136,211 miles
- Test number
- 635306761704
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail136,211 miles (+8,243)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,211 miles
- Test number
- 264943129932
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass127,968 miles (+98)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 127,968 miles
- Test number
- 443842411520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,870 miles (+5,410)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,870 miles
- Test number
- 486190997087
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass122,460 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 122,460 miles
- Test number
- 627582045142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,399 miles (+5,972)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,399 miles
- Test number
- 567733235151
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/s/r light unit broken
Pass116,427 miles (+1,828)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 116,427 miles
- Test number
- 296712924172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,599 miles (-351)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 114,599 miles
- Test number
- 205288343234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,950 miles (+9,224)7 failures7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,950 miles
- Test number
- 588811443275
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened
- NoteExhaust in poor condition
Pass105,726 miles (+9)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 105,726 miles
- Test number
- 738695391096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteO/s n/s front inner drive shaft boots split
Fail105,717 miles (+7,700)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,717 miles
- Test number
- 148134391048
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteO/s n/s front inner drive shaft boots split
Pass98,017 miles (+9,770)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 98,017 miles
- Test number
- 774854280094
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteO/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Pass88,247 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 88,247 miles
- Test number
- 391108549071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,247 miles (+11,618)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,247 miles
- Test number
- 632188449072
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass76,629 miles (+8,706)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 76,629 miles
- Test number
- 863951957360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,923 miles (+8,533)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 67,923 miles
- Test number
- 193862707423
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass59,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 59,390 miles
- Test number
- 210064806030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V83 DPK
- Does V83 DPK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V83 DPK expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V83 DPK?
- The MOT on V83 DPK expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V83 DPK done?
- V83 DPK was recorded at 207,321 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 8,859 miles a year.
- Has V83 DPK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V83 DPK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on V83 DPK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V83 DPK find?
- V83 DPK passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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