2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · GX06 MKL
2006 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2006. Recorded mileage 186,615 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX06 MKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 186,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX06 MKL 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 2006 Subaru Legacy (GX06 MKL) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GX06 MKL Mileage History
- 08/11/2023166,039 mi
- 11/11/2024176,992 mi+10,953 mi
- 13/11/2024176,992 mi
- 17/11/2025186,599 mi+9,607 mi
- 21/11/2025186,615 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 10,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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