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VE62 JOJ

2012 Subaru Legacy

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,578 mi
Last recorded159,578 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 JOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 159,578 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 151,605 miles

Minor oil leak

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 147,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 147,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 144,418 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 138,111 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 133,574 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 128,692 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 128,671 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 126,128 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 105,830 miles

rear tyres wearing smooth inside

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,270 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 60,961 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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VE62 JOJ is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in White 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 Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE62 JOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VE62 JOJ registered?

VE62 JOJ is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 December 2012.

Is VE62 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 JOJ 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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