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VE66 RVM

2016 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,452 mi
Last recorded33,452 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE66 RVM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 33,452 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 31,705 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres significant cracking to outer sidewalls, advise replace 225 60 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 29,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 25,375 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 21,021 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 on the vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 17,359 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 13,345 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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VE66 RVM is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 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 VE66 RVM, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VE66 RVM registered?

VE66 RVM is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2016.

Is VE66 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE66 RVM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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