VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT BN59VRU has 21 MOTs

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This 2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 159,869 miles 6 days ago on Friday 23rd October 2026 at 14:41.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 22nd October 2027.

BN59VRU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 2027159,869 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED23RD OCTOBER 2026159,869 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 202511TH OCTOBER 2026144,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 2025144,804 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202411TH OCTOBER 2025135,564 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 202311TH OCTOBER 2024135,077 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 202210TH OCTOBER 2023134,581 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 2022134,581 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. PRS - Access Panel Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position Bonnet (6.2.1 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Covers Fitted
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20217TH OCTOBER 2022127,668 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 202011TH SEPTEMBER 2021100,945 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 2020100,942 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20198TH AUGUST 202096,375 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20188TH AUGUST 201989,969 MI
PASSED1ST AUGUST 20178TH AUGUST 201883,987 MI
FAILED1ST AUGUST 201783,986 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20168TH AUGUST 201779,007 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201520TH NOVEMBER 201665,230 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201419TH AUGUST 201541,590 MI
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201319TH AUGUST 201426,495 MI
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 201216TH OCTOBER 201323,948 MI
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 201223,948 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN59VRU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

BN59VRU MOT Comments

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BN59VRU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 159,869 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,404 miles

BN59VRU FAQs

This Volkswagen Passat with registration BN59VRU was manufactured on Friday 16th October 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 159,869 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,404 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Passat beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN59VRU has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Passat has had 34 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 8 Major, 2 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

Does BN59VRU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 29th October 2026 BN59VRU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN59VRU Taxed?

Unfortunately no Tax data can be found for BN59VRU as of Thursday 29th October 2026. Read more

When does BN59VRU MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN59VRU will expire in 12 months on Friday 22nd October 2027. Read more

When did BN59VRU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN59VRU was on Friday 23rd October 2026 at 14:41. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN59VRU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for BN59VRU we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN59VRU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for BN59VRU we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN59VRU?

BN59VRU is registered as a 2009 Volkswagen Passat. Read more

How many miles has BN59VRU done?

The odometer reading for BN59VRU at the last MOT in October 2026 was 159,869 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,404 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN59VRU?

The vehicle BN59VRU was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Friday 16th October 2009. Read more

What colour is BN59VRU?

The official colour of BN59VRU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BN59VRU have?

BN59VRU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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