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Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,994 cc

W228 VTTMOT history

W228 VTT is a green petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 9 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2023
Mileage
105,000 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 VTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

W228 VTT was last recorded at 105,000 miles on 20 Jul 2023, 1,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,083 miles · 22 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,917 miles
Average per year
3,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,000 miles
  • 2022 – 103,083 miles
  • 2021 – 101,693 miles
  • 2020 – 99,777 miles
  • 2019 – 97,826 miles
  • 2018 – 94,106 miles
  • 2017 – 91,535 miles
  • 2016 – 88,549 miles
  • 2015 – 85,676 miles
  • 2014 – 83,343 miles
  • 2013 – 81,175 miles
  • 2012 – 79,422 miles
  • 2011 – 77,645 miles
  • 2010 – 71,801 miles
  • 2009 – 65,003 miles
  • 2008 – 57,582 miles
  • 2007 – 51,789 miles
  • 2006 – 47,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,000 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/spring turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wings/spring turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,000 miles (+1,917)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    508829498140
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/spring turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wings/spring turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass103,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,083 miles
    Test number
    586050426703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,083 miles (+1,390)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,083 miles
    Test number
    752431973034
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,693 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,693 miles
    Test number
    959853429930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,777 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,777 miles
    Test number
    938074183456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,826 miles (+3,720)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,826 miles
    Test number
    856790807819
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass94,106 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,106 miles
    Test number
    507094272075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,535 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,535 miles
    Test number
    526160486826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,534 miles (+2,985)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,534 miles
    Test number
    173677206238
    • FailureCentral Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
  10. Pass88,549 miles (+2,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,549 miles
    Test number
    774238883675
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass85,676 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,676 miles
    Test number
    428764505294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,343 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,343 miles
    Test number
    128439504242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,339 miles (+2,164)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,339 miles
    Test number
    709776604246
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass81,175 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,175 miles
    Test number
    835225203251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,422 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,422 miles
    Test number
    476389992111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,645 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,645 miles
    Test number
    555513001269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,641 miles (+5,840)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    635502101247
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
  18. Pass71,801 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,801 miles
    Test number
    262463500257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,003 miles (+7,421)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,003 miles
    Test number
    821777199113
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread
  20. Pass57,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,582 miles
    Test number
    200429498453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,582 miles (+5,793)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,582 miles
    Test number
    983519698127
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  22. Pass51,789 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,789 miles
    Test number
    131440097140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,538 miles
    Test number
    201088386451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W228 VTT

Does W228 VTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 VTT expired on 2 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 VTT?
The MOT on W228 VTT expired on 2 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 VTT done?
W228 VTT was recorded at 105,000 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2023, an average of 3,373 miles a year.
Has W228 VTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 VTT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on W228 VTT 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 W228 VTT find?
W228 VTT failed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2023 with 4 major defects: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes unbonded.; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/spring turrets; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes unbonded., and 1 more.

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