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WJ18 VWW

2018 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,482 mi
Last recorded46,482 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ18 VWW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 46,482 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 38,070 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 38,070 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 28,538 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 20,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 12,365 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 8,413 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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WJ18 VWW is a 2018 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,449 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 WJ18 VWW, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ18 VWW registered?

WJ18 VWW is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is WJ18 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ18 VWW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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