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Subaru Impreza

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y278 WVLMOT history

Y278 WVL is a red petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

Y278 WVL red Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
73,468 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 WVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 WVL was last recorded at 73,468 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,466 miles · 21 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,468 miles
  • 2025 – 73,466 miles
  • 2024 – 73,465 miles
  • 2018 – 73,462 miles
  • 2017 – 72,639 miles
  • 2016 – 71,333 miles
  • 2015 – 70,459 miles
  • 2014 – 69,296 miles
  • 2013 – 67,853 miles
  • 2012 – 66,027 miles
  • 2011 – 64,481 miles
  • 2010 – 62,042 miles
  • 2009 – 54,424 miles
  • 2008 – 47,116 miles
  • 2007 – 38,004 miles
  • 2006 – 30,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,468 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,468 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    73,468 miles
    Test number
    732718999841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,466 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,466 miles
    Test number
    578221208933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,465 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,465 miles
    Test number
    981377086438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,462 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    279117955655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,639 miles (+1,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,639 miles
    Test number
    525288392705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass71,333 miles (+874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,333 miles
    Test number
    220261286807
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the edges
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

  7. Pass70,459 miles (+1,163)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,459 miles
    Test number
    226633205423
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  8. Pass69,296 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,296 miles
    Test number
    895124364095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,853 miles (+1,826)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,853 miles
    Test number
    327905663076
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass66,027 miles (+1,546)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    358358662084
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass64,481 miles (+2,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,481 miles
    Test number
    795142961075
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass62,042 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,042 miles
    Test number
    433746350058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail62,042 miles (+7,618)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,042 miles
    Test number
    491946550081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass54,424 miles (+7,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,424 miles
    Test number
    222717559055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass47,116 miles (+9,112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,116 miles
    Test number
    591580168063
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Fail38,004 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,004 miles
    Test number
    210681267058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass38,004 miles (+7,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,004 miles
    Test number
    511431367045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass30,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,199 miles
    Test number
    782154656004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 WVL

Does Y278 WVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 WVL is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 WVL?
The MOT on Y278 WVL is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 WVL done?
Y278 WVL was recorded at 73,468 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,128 miles a year.
Has Y278 WVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 WVL has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2010.
Has the mileage on Y278 WVL 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 Y278 WVL find?
Y278 WVL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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