Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
K8 BESMOT history
K8 BES is a blue diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 17 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,351 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 120,351 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,472 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 BES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 17 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 BES was last recorded at 120,351 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 4,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,493 miles · 25 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,858 miles
- Average per year
- 6,472 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,351 miles
- 2025 – 115,493 miles
- 2024 – 109,635 miles
- 2023 – 101,889 miles
- 2022 – 97,535 miles
- 2021 – 93,444 miles
- 2019 – 91,216 miles
- 2018 – 88,104 miles
- 2017 – 85,614 miles
- 2016 – 77,267 miles
- 2015 – 64,497 miles
- 2014 – 56,198 miles
- 2013 – 47,182 miles
- 2012 – 34,626 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,351 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,351 miles (+4,858)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 120,351 miles
- Test number
- 662231378974
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,493 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 115,493 miles
- Test number
- 552809674273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail115,490 miles (+5,855)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,490 miles
- Test number
- 730441873731
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,635 miles (+29)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 109,635 miles
- Test number
- 173757700335
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail109,606 miles (+7,717)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,606 miles
- Test number
- 195653526291
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass101,889 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 101,889 miles
- Test number
- 511792641530
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail101,889 miles (+4,354)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,889 miles
- Test number
- 346928262923
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryTpm light on
Pass97,535 miles (+86)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 97,535 miles
- Test number
- 383825006539
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail97,449 miles (+4,005)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,449 miles
- Test number
- 757295471904
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 93,444 miles
- Test number
- 394198411631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,444 miles (+2,228)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,444 miles
- Test number
- 302940531214
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on pressure and warning lamp on dash (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,216 miles (+3,112)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 91,216 miles
- Test number
- 629237317086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 88,104 miles
- Test number
- 635701606503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,104 miles (+2,490)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,104 miles
- Test number
- 594892603550
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass85,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 85,614 miles
- Test number
- 414376376733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,614 miles (+8,347)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,614 miles
- Test number
- 303039967059
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass77,267 miles (+12,770)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 77,267 miles
- Test number
- 624263206807
- AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted
Pass64,497 miles (+8,299)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 64,497 miles
- Test number
- 752058874978
- AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted at time of test
Pass56,198 miles (+9,016)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 56,198 miles
- Test number
- 798275724320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,182 miles (+12,556)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 47,182 miles
- Test number
- 515557283289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,626 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 34,626 miles
- Test number
- 385118292250
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about K8 BES
- Does K8 BES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 BES is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K8 BES?
- The MOT on K8 BES is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K8 BES done?
- K8 BES was recorded at 120,351 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 6,472 miles a year.
- Has K8 BES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 BES has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on K8 BES ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K8 BES find?
- K8 BES passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge.
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