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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

R16 BONMOT history

R16 BON is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2026.

R16 BON grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,981 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 BON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 BON was last recorded at 142,981 miles on 23 Aug 2026, 9,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,867 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,114 miles
Average per year
8,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,981 miles
  • 2025 – 133,867 miles
  • 2024 – 124,647 miles
  • 2023 – 115,330 miles
  • 2022 – 97,589 miles
  • 2021 – 82,263 miles
  • 2020 – 80,432 miles
  • 2019 – 77,913 miles
  • 2018 – 75,508 miles
  • 2017 – 73,508 miles
  • 2016 – 69,153 miles
  • 2015 – 55,636 miles
  • 2014 – 40,139 miles
  • 2013 – 29,274 miles
  • 2012 – 19,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,981 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,981 miles (+9,114)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,981 miles
    Test number
    739513751366
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass133,867 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,867 miles
    Test number
    837159839483
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Fail133,867 miles (+9,220)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,867 miles
    Test number
    159419064078
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass124,647 miles (+9,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,647 miles
    Test number
    561545882358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass115,330 miles (+17,741)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    115,330 miles
    Test number
    711244359840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,589 miles
    Test number
    617519321933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,589 miles (+15,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,589 miles
    Test number
    197194591213
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass82,263 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,263 miles
    Test number
    665822288957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,432 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    430939881090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,913 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,913 miles
    Test number
    797323971222
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Fail77,913 miles (+2,405)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,913 miles
    Test number
    233104138102
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass75,508 miles (+2,000)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,508 miles
    Test number
    754998833891
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass73,508 miles (+4,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,508 miles
    Test number
    408375824388
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass69,153 miles (+13,517)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,153 miles
    Test number
    380958839436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,636 miles (+15,497)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,636 miles
    Test number
    361273679677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,139 miles (+10,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,139 miles
    Test number
    947635834272
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass29,274 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,274 miles
    Test number
    559464933208
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail29,274 miles (+9,313)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,274 miles
    Test number
    537274233271
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass19,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,961 miles
    Test number
    869274732264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 BON

Does R16 BON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BON is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 BON?
The MOT on R16 BON is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 BON done?
R16 BON was recorded at 142,981 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2026, an average of 8,785 miles a year.
Has R16 BON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 BON has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 BON 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 R16 BON find?
R16 BON passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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