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VN61 LJA

2012 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 LJA
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 116,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 113,208 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 109,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 105,038 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 101,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 98,015 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 94,943 miles

both headlamp lens frosted.

Pass 13 May 2019 88,878 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 86,670 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,686 miles

Emissions to clean to detect

Pass 15 Dec 2016 64,664 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,015 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,206 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VN61 LJA is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN61 LJA, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN61 LJA registered?

VN61 LJA is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is VN61 LJA safe to buy?

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