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W287 VGW

2000 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

62,645 mi
Last recorded62,645 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 VGW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 62,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both registration lamp lens broken

brakes appear to be binding slightly

check engine lamp illuminated temporarily during emissions test

corrosion to various underbody components

fuel flap difficult to open

suspension bushes perished

Pass 28 Apr 2025 62,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery loose

both registration lamp lens broken

fuel flap difficult to open

section of undertray loose

surface corrosion to suspension/exhaust

suspension bushes perished

Fail 28 Apr 2025 62,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery loose

both registration lamp lens broken

fuel flap difficult to open

section of undertray loose

surface corrosion to suspension/exhaust

suspension bushes perished

Pass 17 Apr 2024 62,265 miles

both front tyre craking

damage n/s front headlight

Fail 15 Apr 2024 62,259 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyre craking

damage n/s front headlight

Pass 4 May 2023 61,655 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 28 Apr 2023 61,613 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 21 May 2019 61,053 miles

Nearside Front chip in headlight

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 61,031 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Auxiliary drive belt is perished and cracked

Rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 61,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Auxiliary drive belt is perished and cracked

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,556 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 58,575 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 58,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,210 miles

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2012 55,210 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,829 miles

Nearside rear tyre has signs of runflat damage to sidewall

Offside front tyre worn towards inner

Windscreen wipers starting to split

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,783 miles

Nearside headlamp glass damaged (holed)

Offside wiper blade deteriated

Fail 6 Apr 2010 48,783 miles

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

Nearside headlamp glass damaged (holed)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper blade deteriated

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,741 miles

N/Side headlamp damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2009 44,741 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/Side headlamp damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2008 40,651 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,651 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 38,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,104 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 34,374 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,374 miles

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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W287 VGW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,155 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 Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W287 VGW, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W287 VGW registered?

W287 VGW is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W287 VGW safe to buy?

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