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VA57 VGV

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,359 mi
Last recorded131,359 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 VGV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 131,359 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 131,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning +casing broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 127,594 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 120,594 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 120,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 110,100 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,185 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Slight damage on windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,842 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 94,842 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,784 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 88,498 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 88,498 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,739 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,650 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,845 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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VA57 VGV is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA57 VGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA57 VGV registered?

VA57 VGV is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is VA57 VGV safe to buy?

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