2012 Subaru WRX 2.5L Petrol · L500 PES
2012 Subaru WRX (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 35,612 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU WRX
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
L500 PES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 35,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L500 PES 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 Wrx (L500 PES) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
L500 PES Mileage History
- 07/02/202332,600 mi
- 11/05/202433,834 mi+1,234 mi
- 10/05/202535,036 mi+1,202 mi
- 15/05/202635,612 mi+576 mi
- 15/05/202635,612 mi
Average of roughly 922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Subaru Subaru WRX STI (VA)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (L500 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as L500PES.
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPORT
AUDI
Q3
BMW
420I M SPORT AUTO
FIAT
500E LA PRIMA
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
FIAT
500
ABARTH
500
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
FIAT
500
AC
ACE
SUBARU WRX Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.