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HY65 VCW

2016 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,756 mi
Last recorded51,756 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Outback55,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY65 VCW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 51,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 51,737 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 45,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 38,647 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 31,084 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 27,974 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 23,729 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 21,465 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 21,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 14,017 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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HY65 VCW is a 2016 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 55,502 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY65 VCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HY65 VCW registered?

HY65 VCW is a 2016 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is HY65 VCW safe to buy?

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