2012 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · SV12 AGU
2012 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 118,655 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV12 AGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 118,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV12 AGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Subaru Forester (SV12 AGU) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SV12 AGU Mileage History
- 09/03/2023114,461 mi
- 06/02/2024116,035 mi+1,574 mi
- 30/01/2025117,441 mi+1,406 mi
- 31/01/2025117,441 mi
- 31/01/2026118,655 mi+1,214 mi
Average of roughly 1,447 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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