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VU18 XOP

2018 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,772 mi
Last recorded22,772 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 XOP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 22,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear to discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 22,753 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear to discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 20,738 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 17,867 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 15,344 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 12,877 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 10,324 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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VU18 XOP is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,449 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 Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU18 XOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 8 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU18 XOP?

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What year was VU18 XOP registered?

VU18 XOP is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is VU18 XOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 XOP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU18 XOP have outstanding finance?

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