BT56 VWK

2006 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUBARU
Year
2006
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2457 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 February 2025
Last recorded mileage
21,854 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

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

This 2006 Subaru has 23 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 21,854 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-02-12, which is a critical red flag.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,501 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory — no evidence of odometer fraud.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2024) — high safety standards for its age.
  • No recurring failures in the last 3 years — recent tests show resolution.
  • Honest John reliability data — Subaru models generally have good long-term value.

Mileage history

Mar 2010: 21,854 mi PASSMar 2011: 26,435 mi FAILMar 2011: 26,435 mi PASSMay 2012: 31,941 mi PASSSep 2013: 39,210 mi FAILSep 2013: 39,210 mi PASSAug 2014: 43,660 mi FAILAug 2014: 43,663 mi PASSSep 2015: 49,487 mi PASSOct 2016: 55,931 mi PASSOct 2017: 65,241 mi FAILOct 2017: 65,241 mi PASSNov 2018: 76,082 mi FAILNov 2018: 76,082 mi PASSDec 2019: 91,474 mi FAILDec 2019: 91,505 mi PASSFeb 2021: 102,945 mi FAILFeb 2021: 102,947 mi PASSFeb 2022: 114,991 mi PASSFeb 2023: 128,818 mi FAILFeb 2023: 129,215 mi PASSFeb 2024: 135,972 mi FAILFeb 2024: 135,972 mi PASS136k79k22kMar 2010Feb 2024

MOT test history — 14/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2010 PASS 21,854 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 FAIL 26,435 mi
FAIL Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mar 2011 PASS 26,435 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 31,941 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 FAIL 39,210 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Sep 2013 PASS 39,210 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 FAIL 43,660 mi
FAIL front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
ADVISORY Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Aug 2014 PASS 43,663 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 49,487 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 55,931 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 FAIL 65,241 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAIL Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Undertrays fitted
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre tread wearing low on edges, especially inner
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
FAIL Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door moulding (6.1.C.1)
Oct 2017 PASS 65,241 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Undertrays fitted
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre tread wearing low on edges, especially inner
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nov 2018 FAIL 76,082 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe coming adrift from flange (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust rear flanges heavily corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern - replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Headlamp beam patterns cloudy
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nov 2018 PASS 76,082 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe coming adrift from flange (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust rear flanges heavily corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern - replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Headlamp beam patterns cloudy
Dec 2019 FAIL 91,474 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2019 PASS 91,505 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 FAIL 102,945 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2021 PASS 102,947 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 PASS 114,991 mi
ADVISORY tyres perished , cuts thru tread area
ADVISORY suspension components corroded
ADVISORY underside corroded
Feb 2023 FAIL 128,818 mi
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Under tray fitted obscuring underside components
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside headlight beam image poor
Feb 2023 PASS 129,215 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Under tray fitted obscuring underside components
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2024 FAIL 135,972 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust system deteoriated , corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY vehicle underside , suspension components corroded
Feb 2024 PASS 135,972 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust system deteoriated , corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

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