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WV58 GBU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,656 mi
Last recorded86,656 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 GBU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 86,656 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 81,347 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 81,332 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,988 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 69,984 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,310 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,515 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 61,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 60,183 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,755 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,648 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,388 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 42,388 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,315 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 21,425 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 19,336 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 17,572 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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WV58 GBU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV58 GBU, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV58 GBU registered?

WV58 GBU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is WV58 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 GBU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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