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VF07 VDV

2007 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,804 mi
Last recorded130,804 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 VDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 130,804 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 122,100 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 122,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Sep 2024 122,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure Fixing missing at backbox to centre pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear pocket holed within 30cm of anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed/bottom of front of wheel arch within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Strut tower holed within 30cm of coil spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear pocket holed within 30cm of anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed/bottom of front of wheel arch within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Strut tower holed within 30cm of coil spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have minor corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak at backbox to centre pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 113,059 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 105,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 95,855 miles

diagnostic box on during test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 95,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

diagnostic box on during test

Pass 22 Aug 2020 88,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 88,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,022 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 85,744 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 83,811 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 80,189 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 76,910 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2015 74,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2015 74,215 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 72,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,868 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,067 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 55,067 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 44,273 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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VF07 VDV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 65,405 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 Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF07 VDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 19 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VF07 VDV registered?

VF07 VDV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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