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RE56 VUV

2006 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,184 mi
Last recorded143,184 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 VUV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 143,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 132,964 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 121,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 111,527 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 91,847 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 86,428 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 76,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,558 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,221 miles

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

Oil leak diff

Pass 19 Nov 2016 44,315 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 25,354 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 22,941 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 19,349 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 15,826 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 15,826 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 14,790 miles

both rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,655 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 12,563 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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RE56 VUV is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 85,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE56 VUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE56 VUV registered?

RE56 VUV is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is RE56 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 VUV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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