2008 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · VO08 LWX
2008 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 42,565 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO08 LWX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2024
- 42,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO08 LWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Subaru Impreza (VO08 LWX) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
VO08 LWX Mileage History
- 17/05/202242,312 mi
- 15/05/202343,400 mi+1,088 mi
- 20/05/202442,565 mi-835 mi
Average of roughly 126 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk3 (GE/GH/GR)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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