2009 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · VK09 YAH
2009 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2009. Recorded mileage 194,125 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK09 YAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 194,125 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.
VK09 YAH 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 2009 Subaru Forester (VK09 YAH) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VK09 YAH Mileage History
- 16/12/2022170,912 mi
- 06/12/2023178,013 mi+7,101 mi
- 12/12/2024185,904 mi+7,891 mi
- 12/12/2024185,904 mi
- 09/12/2025194,125 mi+8,221 mi
Average of roughly 7,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk3 (SH)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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