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WJ12 VTL

2012 Subaru Outback

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,038 mi
Last recorded132,038 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Outback79,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VTL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 132,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

small chip in b zone

Pass 9 Apr 2025 127,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear to inside edge of front tyres

Pass 2 Apr 2024 120,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 112,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front pads wearing low

front tyres wearing inner outer treads

Pass 5 Apr 2022 103,457 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 97,293 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 92,988 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 81,333 miles

Nearside Front small chip to windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2019 81,333 miles

Nearside Front small chip to windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 67,455 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 38,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,718 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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WJ12 VTL is a 2012 Subaru Outback in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 79,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ12 VTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ12 VTL registered?

WJ12 VTL is a 2012 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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