2016 Subaru Levorg 1.6L Petrol · WJ66 VBN
2016 Subaru Levorg (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 71,773 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEVORG
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ66 VBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 71,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ66 VBN 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 Levorg (WJ66 VBN) between November 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
WJ66 VBN Mileage History
- 06/11/202141,933 mi
- 04/11/202250,393 mi+8,460 mi
- 02/11/202356,978 mi+6,585 mi
- 06/11/202459,537 mi+2,559 mi
- 11/04/202671,773 mi+12,236 mi
Average of roughly 6,741 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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