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Volkswagen Passat

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

R16 ELOMOT history

R16 ELO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 197,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

R16 ELO grey Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
197,663 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 ELO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 ELO was last recorded at 197,663 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,658 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
11,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,663 miles
  • 2025 – 190,814 miles
  • 2024 – 177,062 miles
  • 2022 – 170,866 miles
  • 2021 – 166,247 miles
  • 2020 – 155,599 miles
  • 2019 – 133,192 miles
  • 2018 – 115,261 miles
  • 2016 – 96,891 miles
  • 2015 – 73,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,663 miles
  • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip provision is missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryLower Engine/gearbox mount is wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,663 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    197,663 miles
    Test number
    802842209791
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip provision is missing
    • AdvisoryLower Engine/gearbox mount is worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail197,658 miles (+6,844)1 dangerous3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,658 miles
    Test number
    710655465177
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip provision is missing
    • AdvisoryLower Engine/gearbox mount is worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass190,814 miles (+13,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    190,814 miles
    Test number
    906273739066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass177,062 miles (+6,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    177,062 miles
    Test number
    533034390329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass170,866 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    170,866 miles
    Test number
    169455241692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,247 miles
    Test number
    487452063122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail166,244 miles (+10,645)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,244 miles
    Test number
    325982444423
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass155,599 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,599 miles
    Test number
    560773229177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail155,533 miles (+22,341)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,533 miles
    Test number
    217312738071
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
  10. Pass133,192 miles (+17,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,192 miles
    Test number
    673281325470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryDaytime running lights inop
  11. Pass115,261 miles (+18,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,261 miles
    Test number
    476046372687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass96,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,891 miles
    Test number
    975471311710
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail96,888 miles (+23,570)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,888 miles
    Test number
    975051114485
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass73,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,318 miles
    Test number
    434129642919
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about R16 ELO

Does R16 ELO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 ELO is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 ELO?
The MOT on R16 ELO is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 ELO done?
R16 ELO was recorded at 197,663 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 11,971 miles a year.
Has R16 ELO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 ELO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 ELO 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 ELO find?
R16 ELO passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: clutch pedal anti slip provision is missing; lower engine/gearbox mount is worn; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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