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VX55 VGZ

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,439 mi
Last recorded89,439 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 89,439 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 89,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 85,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 82,805 miles

Both rear upper wheel arch starting to corrode

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side sills are corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 78,348 miles

rear floors and sills-floors starting to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,335 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty lip on the inner face -advise replacing at the next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty lip on the inner face - advise replacing at the next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 76,335 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty lip on the inner face -advise replacing at the next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty lip on the inner face - advise replacing at the next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,904 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 71,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 67,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 62,566 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,723 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 56,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper slightly smeary

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,504 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 38,805 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 38,805 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,558 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,485 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,517 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 17,162 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,687 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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VX55 VGZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX55 VGZ, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX55 VGZ registered?

VX55 VGZ is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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