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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,984 cc

488 KAYMOT history

488 KAY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 209,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

488 KAY silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
209,235 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
488 KAY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

488 KAY was last recorded at 209,235 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,235 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,235 miles
  • 2025 – 199,568 miles
  • 2024 – 189,160 miles
  • 2023 – 179,105 miles
  • 2022 – 168,879 miles
  • 2021 – 158,909 miles
  • 2020 – 150,305 miles
  • 2019 – 140,405 miles
  • 2018 – 130,338 miles
  • 2017 – 110,740 miles
  • 2016 – 91,132 miles
  • 2015 – 71,687 miles
  • 2014 – 53,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,235 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • No printout was produced due to low emissions

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under-tray and engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    209,235 miles
    Test number
    457411254805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail209,235 miles (+9,667)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,235 miles
    Test number
    359583745382
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass199,568 miles (+10,408)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    199,568 miles
    Test number
    919577896108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,160 miles (+10,055)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    189,160 miles
    Test number
    965081535363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass179,105 miles (+10,226)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    179,105 miles
    Test number
    121317921902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,879 miles (+9,970)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    168,879 miles
    Test number
    410053986174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,909 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    158,909 miles
    Test number
    213820407933
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail158,909 miles (+8,604)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,909 miles
    Test number
    340474566847
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass150,305 miles (+9,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,305 miles
    Test number
    344535827915
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNo printout was produced due to low emissions
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray and engine cover fitted

  10. Pass140,405 miles (+10,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    140,405 miles
    Test number
    184964318491
    • AdvisoryNo printout was produced due to low emissions
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray and engine cover fitted

  11. Pass130,338 miles (+19,598)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,338 miles
    Test number
    979324489478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,740 miles (+19,608)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,740 miles
    Test number
    884003566220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,132 miles (+19,445)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,132 miles
    Test number
    373160201517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,687 miles (+18,429)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,687 miles
    Test number
    577611275193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,258 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    638113894119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall damage

  16. Pass53,258 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    928113894188
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall damage

Questions about 488 KAY

What vehicle is registration 488 KAY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 488 KAY on a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Jun 2011. 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 KAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 488 KAY is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 488 KAY?
The MOT on 488 KAY is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 488 KAY done?
488 KAY was recorded at 209,235 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 13,031 miles a year.
Has 488 KAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 488 KAY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 488 KAY 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 KAY find?
488 KAY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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