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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

VBJ 816MOT history

VBJ 816 is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,178 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VBJ 816
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VBJ 816 was last recorded at 118,178 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,868 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
310 miles
Average per year
3,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,178 miles
  • 2025 – 117,868 miles
  • 2024 – 117,673 miles
  • 2023 – 117,349 miles
  • 2022 – 116,607 miles
  • 2021 – 116,071 miles
  • 2020 – 116,067 miles
  • 2019 – 114,905 miles
  • 2018 – 114,499 miles
  • 2017 – 111,830 miles
  • 2016 – 110,260 miles
  • 2015 – 104,292 miles
  • 2014 – 97,303 miles
  • 2013 – 95,389 miles
  • 2012 – 94,870 miles
  • 2011 – 87,994 miles
  • 2010 – 82,217 miles
  • 2009 – 82,193 miles
  • 2008 – 78,827 miles
  • 2007 – 66,023 miles
  • 2005 – 52,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,178 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,178 miles
    Test number
    543237278175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,178 miles (+310)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,178 miles
    Test number
    256652985864
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass117,868 miles (+195)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,868 miles
    Test number
    792902293917
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bush's perished but no excessive play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,673 miles (+324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,673 miles
    Test number
    104127901494
    • AdvisoryAll Rear suspension bush's perished

  5. Pass117,349 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,349 miles
    Test number
    275728632822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,607 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,607 miles
    Test number
    464900894622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,071 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,071 miles
    Test number
    302173016227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,067 miles (+1,162)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,067 miles
    Test number
    112796980979
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass114,905 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,905 miles
    Test number
    166097325658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,499 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,499 miles
    Test number
    701370312413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,494 miles (+2,664)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,494 miles
    Test number
    514304608454
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass111,830 miles (+1,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    111,830 miles
    Test number
    878087853745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass110,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,260 miles
    Test number
    446383533461
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail110,260 miles (+5,968)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,260 miles
    Test number
    643863442482
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass104,292 miles (+6,989)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,292 miles
    Test number
    784419284401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,303 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    97,303 miles
    Test number
    418081824327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,389 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,389 miles
    Test number
    295060943358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,870 miles (+6,876)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,870 miles
    Test number
    316343532332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,994 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    87,994 miles
    Test number
    245512131341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,217 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    82,217 miles
    Test number
    320106030326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,193 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    792478829378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,827 miles (+12,804)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,827 miles
    Test number
    701135048360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,023 miles (+5,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    481538037409
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass60,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    142044007499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,448 miles (+7,922)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    710064407083
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Fail52,526 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,526 miles
    Test number
    482544665314
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass52,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    52,526 miles
    Test number
    711664765397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VBJ 816

What vehicle is registration VBJ 816 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VBJ 816 on a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 15 Jul 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VBJ 816 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VBJ 816 is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on VBJ 816?
The MOT on VBJ 816 is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VBJ 816 done?
VBJ 816 was recorded at 118,178 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,264 miles a year.
Has VBJ 816 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VBJ 816 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on VBJ 816 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 VBJ 816 find?
VBJ 816 passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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