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SW13 VNJ

2013 Subaru Xv

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,247 mi
Last recorded103,247 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Xv59,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 VNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 103,247 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 3 rear mounting bracket broken/rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 103,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 3 rear mounting bracket broken/rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 90,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2025 90,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 77,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering lighter in operation when turning to offside

Fail 25 Jun 2024 77,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering lighter in operation when turning to offside

Pass 19 Jun 2023 65,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing a lamp towbar hitch obstructing rear fog lamp (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 53,123 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting quite worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 53,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting quite worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both sides rear brake disc surfaces

screen damage in zone A less than 10mm

Pass 9 Jul 2020 31,091 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 20,441 miles

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

both front brake disc inner surfaces slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 9,228 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 7,492 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 5,501 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Xv?

Based on 50,367 MOT tests across 6,047 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
6,388
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
6,047
On UK Roads
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SW13 VNJ is a 2013 Subaru Xv in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 59,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Subaru Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Subaru Xv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW13 VNJ registered?

SW13 VNJ is a 2013 Subaru Xv, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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