CarVerify

Free Car Check

WV58 GBZ

2008 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,654 mi
Last recorded126,654 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 GBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 126,654 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 119,375 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 109,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 101,095 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 94,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 94,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight wear to edges/faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Appears to be slightly leaking grease but still preventing ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust joint corroding

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 90,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 85,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm rear bush starting to separate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush starting to separate

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,403 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 77,399 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Run low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,466 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (worst of the two) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,909 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 45,909 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,460 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,251 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,283 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
Full Subaru Outback reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WV58 GBZ is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 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 WV58 GBZ, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV58 GBZ?

You can check the full history of WV58 GBZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WV58 GBZ registered?

WV58 GBZ is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is WV58 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 GBZ 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.

Does WV58 GBZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WV58 GBZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.