
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass170,866 miles (+4,619)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 170,866 miles
- Test number
- 169455241692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,247 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 166,247 miles
- Test number
- 487452063122
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
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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