2012 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · YD12 WVB
2012 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 142,646 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD12 WVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 142,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD12 WVB 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 (YD12 WVB) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
YD12 WVB Mileage History
- 16/02/2024130,974 mi
- 04/03/2025138,153 mi+7,179 mi
- 11/03/2025138,175 mi+22 mi
- 19/01/2026142,645 mi+4,470 mi
- 19/01/2026142,646 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,064 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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