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SH62 VBN

2012 Subaru Outback

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,002 mi
Last recorded148,002 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 VBN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 148,002 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 135,923 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 135,921 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 124,309 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 112,599 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,410 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 96,435 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 96,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 84,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,133 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,445 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,882 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,160 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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SH62 VBN is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 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 SH62 VBN, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH62 VBN registered?

SH62 VBN is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is SH62 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 VBN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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