2012 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · WJ12 VUD
2012 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 106,458 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ12 VUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 106,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ12 VUD 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 2012 Subaru Forester (WJ12 VUD) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ12 VUD Mileage History
- 01/08/202398,628 mi
- 31/07/2024104,058 mi+5,430 mi
- 01/08/2024104,061 mi+3 mi
- 09/07/2025106,458 mi+2,397 mi
- 09/07/2025106,458 mi
Average of roughly 4,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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