2016 Subaru XV 2.0L Petrol · YJ16 PLE
2016 Subaru XV (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 38,028 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU XV
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ16 PLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 38,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ16 PLE 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 Xv (YJ16 PLE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
YJ16 PLE Mileage History
- 25/07/202324,143 mi
- 09/07/202426,006 mi+1,863 mi
- 17/07/202528,359 mi+2,353 mi
- 23/07/202528,402 mi+43 mi
- 24/07/202638,028 mi+9,626 mi
Average of roughly 4,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru XV / Crosstrek
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- CVT Transmission ShudderSerious
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- Air-Conditioning Condenser DamageModerate
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