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VE12 WJO

2012 Subaru Wrx

Grey Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,987 mi
Last recorded23,987 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx51,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 WJO
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 23,987 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 23,981 miles

Front Brake disc fractured Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2025 23,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 21,353 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 18,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around outer wall and starting to scrub around inner tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner tread. 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear offside and nearside tyres starting to scrub around inner treads

Pass 21 Jul 2022 18,063 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 18,048 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Both rear tyres just starting to scrub around inner treads

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,711 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 17,158 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 16,182 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 15,059 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 13,917 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,594 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,190 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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VE12 WJO is a 2012 Subaru Wrx in Grey with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 51,975 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE12 WJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE12 WJO registered?

VE12 WJO is a 2012 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is VE12 WJO safe to buy?

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