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W246 VGK

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,663 mi
Last recorded55,663 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 VGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 55,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 55,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 53,825 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 53,825 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 51,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 49,593 miles

n/s front indi poor condition

rear tyres low and cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2021 48,904 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense damaged

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

aux drive belt badly damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2020 47,238 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 45,060 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,790 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,638 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 36,672 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 35,099 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,059 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,013 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,990 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,968 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,855 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 33,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,925 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,307 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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W246 VGK is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,495 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 W246 VGK, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W246 VGK registered?

W246 VGK is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W246 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W246 VGK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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