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VK57 BGY

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,817 mi
Last recorded57,817 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 BGY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 57,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 57,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 52,017 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 43,703 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 43,694 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to check exhaust emissions due to excessive blowing from center pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust pipe blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,661 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 41,272 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sealing rubber insecure and could get caught in the wipers during operation (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 41,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sealing rubber insecure and could get caught in the wipers during operation (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 40,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both near and offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both near and offside have surface corrosion forming/formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a)

Pass 18 Jul 2019 39,787 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,825 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,271 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 36,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,092 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2015 31,254 miles

Exhaust back box joint has minor leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 27,718 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to register.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,368 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 25,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VK57 BGY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,893 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 VK57 BGY, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK57 BGY registered?

VK57 BGY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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