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VK06 HLU

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,651 mi
Last recorded111,651 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 HLU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 111,651 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 109,242 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2023 100,563 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,783 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,163 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,291 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,527 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 75,527 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,419 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 75,419 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,642 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 63,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,179 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 41,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,927 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 366,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 32,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,246 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,301 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,340 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 19,322 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VK06 HLU is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 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 VK06 HLU, 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 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK06 HLU registered?

VK06 HLU is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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