2008 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · WV08 DBU
2008 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 127,261 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1994cc
WV08 DBU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2023
- 127,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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WV08 DBU Mileage History
- 08/04/201130,988 mi
- 13/03/201239,106 mi+8,118 mi
- 19/03/201347,011 mi+7,905 mi
- 19/03/201347,011 mi
- 21/03/201455,228 mi+8,217 mi
- 27/03/201562,921 mi+7,693 mi
- 05/04/201671,245 mi+8,324 mi
- 25/04/201779,504 mi+8,259 mi
- 25/04/201779,504 mi
- 10/04/201886,734 mi+7,230 mi
- 10/04/201886,740 mi+6 mi
- 19/07/201996,955 mi+10,215 mi
- 19/07/201996,955 mi
- 09/07/2020103,361 mi+6,406 mi
- 09/07/2020103,361 mi
- 29/06/2021109,069 mi+5,708 mi
- 14/07/2021109,347 mi+278 mi
- 26/07/2022114,211 mi+4,864 mi
- 26/07/2022114,211 mi
- 22/07/2023127,261 mi+13,050 mi
Average of roughly 7,835 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
WV08 DBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Subaru Forester (WV08 DBU) between April 2011 and July 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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