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VO61 NVC

2012 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,666 mi
Last recorded164,666 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 NVC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 164,666 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 164,665 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint/blowing corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 159,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2024 156,262 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 156,262 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 153,724 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 149,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2022 149,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 148,809 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 139,131 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 119,337 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 99,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 99,499 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,617 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 79,617 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,640 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,117 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 42,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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VO61 NVC is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO61 NVC, 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.

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VO61 NVC is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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