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VE59 VVN

2009 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,980 mi
Last recorded139,980 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 VVN
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 139,980 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to underside

Fail 13 Jan 2026 139,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Jan 2025 130,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 122,392 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 114,219 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 106,709 miles

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

Offside wing mirror casing damaged.

Fail 5 Jan 2022 106,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside number plate light inoperative.

Offside wing mirror casing damaged.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,022 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes perished

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,855 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear centre to rear exhaust joins corroded

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 74,602 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 66,783 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 66,783 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 57,030 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 56,971 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

both mirror backings missing having sharpe edges showing

head lamp aim set for E.U

ns mirror not folding broken and motor runs permantly

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,604 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

car seats fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2015 49,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

car seats fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 40,836 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 40,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,876 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 25,274 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 25,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight clonk noticed when rocking steering wheel

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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VE59 VVN is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,630cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE59 VVN, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE59 VVN registered?

VE59 VVN is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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