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WH65 VLL

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,241 mi
Last recorded116,241 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH65 VLL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 116,241 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 116,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 103,318 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 103,317 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 May 2024 89,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 89,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 70,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 70,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 66,410 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,139 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 45,311 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 43,511 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 31,110 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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WH65 VLL is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 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 Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WH65 VLL, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WH65 VLL registered?

WH65 VLL is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 January 2016.

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