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YD59 VLW

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

163,744 mi
Last recorded163,744 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 VLW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 163,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 153,576 miles

Central Front heat shield rattles on the exhaust

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 143,273 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 129,413 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 117,042 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge/slightly out off shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 107,243 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the Y section towards the rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,459 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,216 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 78,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,372 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,994 miles

undertrays on restricting viewing of some items

Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,884 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,992 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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YD59 VLW is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 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 YD59 VLW, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YD59 VLW registered?

YD59 VLW is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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