2005 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · SW05 VLR
2005 Subaru Outback (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 129,911 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW05 VLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 129,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW05 VLR Mileage History
- 28/02/2023116,653 mi
- 26/02/2024120,527 mi+3,874 mi
- 01/03/2024120,527 mi
- 17/02/2025124,666 mi+4,139 mi
- 03/03/2026129,911 mi+5,245 mi
Average of roughly 4,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW05 VLR 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 2005 Subaru Outback (SW05 VLR) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door strip (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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