2016 Subaru Outback 2.0L Diesel · VK66 CTX
2016 Subaru Outback (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 142,465 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK66 CTX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2024
- 142,465 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.
VK66 CTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Subaru Outback (VK66 CTX) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VK66 CTX Mileage History
- 20/09/2022117,488 mi
- 21/09/2023130,052 mi+12,564 mi
- 19/09/2024142,465 mi+12,413 mi
- 19/09/2024142,465 mi
Average of roughly 12,498 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Outback Mk5 (BS)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Lineartronic CVT Valve Body / Solenoid FailureSerious
The BS Outback can develop internal valve body solenoid faults, causing jerky progress, warning lights and expensive dealer recommendations for full transmission replacement.
- Front Control Arm Bushing WearModerate
Heavy BS Outbacks chew through the front lower arm bushes, which can make the steering feel loose and lead to repeated tyre wear problems.
- DPF and EGR BlockageModerate
Late diesel BS cars often respond badly to repeated short journeys, leading to blocked DPFs, EGR trouble and recurring limp-mode complaints.
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