CarVerify

Free Car Check

W228 VTT

2000 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,000 mi
Last recorded105,000 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 VTT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2023 105,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/spring turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wings/spring turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 103,083 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 103,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 101,693 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 99,777 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,106 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,535 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 91,534 miles

Central Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,549 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,676 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,343 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 83,339 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,175 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,422 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,645 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,641 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,801 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,003 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,582 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 57,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 51,789 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,538 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
Full Subaru Legacy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W228 VTT is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 100,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W228 VTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W228 VTT?

You can check the full history of W228 VTT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W228 VTT registered?

W228 VTT is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W228 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W228 VTT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W228 VTT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W228 VTT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.