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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,400 cc

488 HARMOT history

488 HAR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 21,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

488 HAR silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
21,995 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
488 HAR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

488 HAR was last recorded at 21,995 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
21,032 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
963 miles
Average per year
1,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,995 miles
  • 2025 – 21,032 miles
  • 2024 – 20,179 miles
  • 2023 – 19,165 miles
  • 2022 – 17,780 miles
  • 2021 – 16,972 miles
  • 2020 – 16,080 miles
  • 2019 – 15,300 miles
  • 2018 – 14,389 miles
  • 2017 – 13,372 miles
  • 2016 – 12,346 miles
  • 2015 – 11,124 miles
  • 2014 – 9,695 miles
  • 2013 – 8,369 miles
  • 2012 – 6,945 miles
  • 2011 – 5,361 miles
  • 2010 – 4,151 miles
  • 2009 – 3,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,995 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from viewRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • All tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,995 miles (+963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    21,995 miles
    Test number
    692809658034
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  2. Pass21,032 miles (+853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    21,032 miles
    Test number
    629393543057
    • AdvisoryReveres lights not working

  3. Pass20,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    20,179 miles
    Test number
    223635952689
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  4. Fail20,179 miles (+1,014)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,179 miles
    Test number
    519308467951
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  5. Pass19,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    19,165 miles
    Test number
    934630560509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail19,164 miles (+1,384)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,164 miles
    Test number
    475291800996
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  7. Pass17,780 miles (+808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    17,780 miles
    Test number
    230367642643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass16,972 miles (+892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    16,972 miles
    Test number
    652549525597
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  9. Pass16,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    16,080 miles
    Test number
    522755919014
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  10. Fail16,080 miles (+780)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,080 miles
    Test number
    989925582005
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  11. Pass15,300 miles (+911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    15,300 miles
    Test number
    789110397917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass14,389 miles (+1,017)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    14,389 miles
    Test number
    199503256217
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass13,372 miles (+1,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    13,372 miles
    Test number
    349845527722
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs have surface rust on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass12,346 miles (+1,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    12,346 miles
    Test number
    808558936428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass11,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    11,124 miles
    Test number
    976941113113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail11,124 miles (+1,429)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,124 miles
    Test number
    859051218063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass9,695 miles (+1,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    9,695 miles
    Test number
    726381944239
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass8,369 miles (+1,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    8,369 miles
    Test number
    557491743230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass6,945 miles (+1,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    6,945 miles
    Test number
    745836032228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass5,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    5,361 miles
    Test number
    138960431278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail5,361 miles (+1,210)2 dangerous2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,361 miles
    Test number
    606510231246
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  22. Pass4,151 miles (+1,098)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    4,151 miles
    Test number
    833679850276
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  23. Pass3,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    3,053 miles
    Test number
    983039839206
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about 488 HAR

What vehicle is registration 488 HAR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 488 HAR on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Sept 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 488 HAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 488 HAR is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 488 HAR?
The MOT on 488 HAR 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 488 HAR done?
488 HAR was recorded at 21,995 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,116 miles a year.
Has 488 HAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 488 HAR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on 488 HAR 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 488 HAR find?
488 HAR passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view.

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