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VX55 VDG

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,119 mi
Last recorded42,119 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VDG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 42,119 miles

lap belt fitted to centre rear seat

Fail 25 Sep 2025 42,083 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

lap belt fitted to centre rear seat

Pass 3 Jul 2018 41,841 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 41,332 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 41,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,070 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,376 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,833 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,457 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,396 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,684 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,661 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear sill damaged

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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VX55 VDG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 VDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX55 VDG registered?

VX55 VDG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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