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VU18 XOJ

2018 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,192 mi
Last recorded35,192 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Outback40,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 XOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2026 35,192 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 27,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 27,172 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 25,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 25,091 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 22,649 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 18,781 miles

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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VU18 XOJ is a 2018 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 40,721 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 VU18 XOJ, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU18 XOJ?

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What year was VU18 XOJ registered?

VU18 XOJ is a 2018 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is VU18 XOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 XOJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU18 XOJ have outstanding finance?

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