BL55 VBG

2005 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUBARU
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1994 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 9 July 2024
Last recorded mileage
31,164 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Subaru has 19 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 31,164 miles. The vehicle is currently not valid for MOT and has a 21-year-old age, making it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows consistent annual usage, averaging 7,121 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal wear.

Things to check

  • Major Engine/Oil failure on 2018-07-09, a critical system.
  • Major Emissions failure on 2018-07-09, a critical system.
  • Major Exhaust leak failure on 2022-06-29, a recurring issue.
  • Major Rear Brakes imbalanced failure on 2023-06-29, a recurring issue.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,121 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Dec 2008: 31,164 mi PASSNov 2009: 41,099 mi PASSDec 2010: 53,190 mi FAILDec 2010: 53,204 mi PASSMay 2012: 56,074 mi PASSAug 2013: 63,625 mi PASSJul 2014: 70,364 mi PASSAug 2015: 78,246 mi PASSAug 2016: 85,942 mi PASSAug 2017: 92,806 mi PASSJul 2018: 98,922 mi FAILJul 2018: 98,922 mi PASSJun 2019: 106,044 mi PASSJun 2020: 112,804 mi PASSJun 2021: 119,441 mi PASSJun 2022: 125,421 mi FAILJun 2022: 125,447 mi PASSJun 2023: 131,839 mi FAILJul 2023: 131,877 mi PASS132k82k31kDec 2008Jul 2023

MOT test history — 15/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2008 PASS 31,164 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 41,099 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 FAIL 53,190 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres perished
Dec 2010 PASS 53,204 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 56,074 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 63,625 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 PASS 70,364 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 78,246 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 85,942 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 92,806 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 FAIL 98,922 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Jul 2018 PASS 98,922 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 PASS 106,044 mi None recorded
Jun 2020 PASS 112,804 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 119,441 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 FAIL 125,421 mi
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Jun 2022 PASS 125,447 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2023 FAIL 131,839 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2023 PASS 131,877 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL55 VBG, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.