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VN05 VPC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,024 mi
Last recorded94,024 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 VPC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 94,024 miles

sunstrip removed prior to test

Pass 2 Jul 2024 83,729 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 80,479 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 80,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,276 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 80,276 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 77,119 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,729 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 73,729 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 70,472 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 61,956 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 61,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,446 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,848 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,018 miles

both wiper blade rubbers deteriorated.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,657 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,565 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 33,522 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,761 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,303 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,267 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,094 miles

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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VN05 VPC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN05 VPC, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN05 VPC registered?

VN05 VPC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 VPC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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