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VO59 WHM

2009 Subaru Legacy

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,577 mi
Last recorded170,577 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 WHM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 170,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 164,016 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 164,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 151,183 miles

Exhaust front - centre joint corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged + slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 151,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust joints corroded

front pads approx 3-4mm

rear pads approx 3-4mm

Pass 30 Sep 2022 136,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2021 120,836 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 120,836 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall chalked 225/45zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 108,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 98,352 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 98,352 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 84,932 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 68,223 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,928 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 21 Nov 2015 47,577 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2014 39,672 miles

Exhaust emissions to low to obtain test result

Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,000 miles

Exhaust emissions to low to obtain test result

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 25,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VO59 WHM is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 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 VO59 WHM, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VO59 WHM registered?

VO59 WHM is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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