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RV11 VBG

2011 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,869 mi
Last recorded88,869 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Outback83,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 VBG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 88,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear heavy corrosion to exhaust join

Fail 2 Mar 2026 88,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light comes on with fog light (4.5.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear heavy corrosion to exhaust join

Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,638 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged and door mirror cover missing.

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear reverse light effected by rear fog light

Fail 24 Jan 2025 84,614 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light boot rear fog (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged and door mirror cover missing.

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear reverse light effected by rear fog light

Pass 24 Jan 2024 80,126 miles

Damage to boot lid

Pass 18 Jan 2023 78,195 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 78,195 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,546 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,911 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 70,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,598 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,152 miles

Battery clamp not tight

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Nearside Rear Deep cuts to tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,227 miles

Auxiliary drive belts noisy.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S lower suspension arm rear bush's slightly perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,411 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 19,094 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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RV11 VBG is a 2011 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,082 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 RV11 VBG, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV11 VBG registered?

RV11 VBG is a 2011 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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