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LG09 VLS

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,309 mi
Last recorded76,309 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 VLS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 76,309 miles

Rear exhaust flanges weak.

slight leak from both front inner cv boots.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,936 miles

Both centre and rear exhaust flanges weak/heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking slightly.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 71,618 miles

Offside washer jet blocked.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear exhaust flanges weak/corroded.

corrosion to front hubs and brake components.

front tyres under inflated.

front undertray insecure.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 63,565 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,093 miles

Engine undertray damaged and poorly attached. No likely to come adrift

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective blurs beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 62,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine undertray damaged and poorly attached. No likely to come adrift

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective blurs beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,725 miles

has damage to body low down and engine under tray

leaking anti freeze

Pass 11 Feb 2019 55,810 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deep cracks in tread no cords visible

unable to detimine if headlamp self leveling is working correclty

Fail 11 Feb 2019 55,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre deep cracks in tread no cords visible

unable to detimine if headlamp self leveling is working correclty

Pass 13 Feb 2018 53,068 miles

nearside headlamp beam pattern becoming poor

slight dampness to offside front shock absorber

Pass 10 May 2017 49,770 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 44,589 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 39,099 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,879 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 25,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 19,776 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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LG09 VLS is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG09 VLS, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG09 VLS registered?

LG09 VLS is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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