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VF08 JWU

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,303 mi
Last recorded106,303 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF08 JWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 106,303 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,250 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2023 102,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2022 92,076 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

o/s/r light unit slightly loose

Pass 6 Jan 2021 81,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn/wearing

Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,356 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 75,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,416 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,120 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 65,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,598 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 54,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,500 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,210 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,368 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,639 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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VF08 JWU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 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 VF08 JWU, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF08 JWU registered?

VF08 JWU is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is VF08 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF08 JWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF08 JWU have outstanding finance?

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