2016 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · VU16 VWD
2016 Subaru Outback (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 126,068 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU16 VWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 126,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
VU16 VWD 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 2016 Subaru Outback (VU16 VWD) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
VU16 VWD Mileage History
- 10/06/202243,448 mi
- 14/06/202363,393 mi+19,945 mi
- 10/06/202487,441 mi+24,048 mi
- 19/06/2025110,664 mi+23,223 mi
- 18/06/2026126,068 mi+15,404 mi
Average of roughly 20,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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