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YD58 VGR

2008 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,634 mi
Last recorded153,634 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 VGR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 153,634 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cover sills shields

Pass 14 Mar 2025 142,866 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated + rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated + rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction tinted sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 128,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2023 114,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Diff slightly leaking from drivershaft seal

Pass 10 Mar 2022 101,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 101,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,011 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,345 miles

Rear wiper blade split

exhaust heat shield clamp come loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 29 Aug 2018 80,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight grease leaking from inner clip

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,932 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 64,836 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,664 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 56,422 miles

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

cut in n/s rear tyre side wall.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,422 miles

cut in n/s rear tyre side wall.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,585 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 39,054 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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YD58 VGR is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD58 VGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YD58 VGR is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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