2012 Subaru Forester 2.0L Diesel · AF12 VGM
2012 Subaru Forester (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 210,489 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF12 VGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 210,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF12 VGM 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 (AF12 VGM) between October 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very vague due cloudy lense and far too low (4.1”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
AF12 VGM Mileage History
- 16/10/2021176,588 mi
- 02/10/2024195,534 mi+18,946 mi
- 11/10/2024195,543 mi+9 mi
- 09/06/2026210,483 mi+14,940 mi
- 15/06/2026210,489 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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