MOT Status
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187,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering knuckle lower ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
aux belt noise
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
aux belt noise
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wipers smearing
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer detached from system (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wipers smearing
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wrap around (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
clutch pedal anti slip missing
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
clutch pedal anti slip missing
both rear exhaust joint areas corroded requires attention soon
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inners (3.5.1g)
both rear exhaust joint areas corroded requires attention soon
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK58 GGU is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VK58 GGU, 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.
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What year was VK58 GGU registered?
VK58 GGU is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 September 2008.
Is VK58 GGU safe to buy?
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