Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc
488 PHAMOT history
488 PHA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,657 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 96,657 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,953 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 488 PHA
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 19 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
488 PHA was last recorded at 96,657 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,252 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,405 miles
- Average per year
- 4,953 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,657 miles
- 2025 – 95,252 miles
- 2024 – 92,681 miles
- 2023 – 90,115 miles
- 2022 – 85,803 miles
- 2021 – 80,674 miles
- 2020 – 77,595 miles
- 2019 – 72,967 miles
- 2018 – 66,459 miles
- 2017 – 60,415 miles
- 2016 – 51,166 miles
- 2015 – 45,092 miles
- 2013 – 39,289 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,657 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,657 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 96,657 miles
- Test number
- 602633483560
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail96,657 miles (+1,405)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,657 miles
- Test number
- 676333598077
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement On limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,252 miles (+2,571)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 95,252 miles
- Test number
- 929739603130
- AdvisoryNearside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,681 miles (+2,566)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 92,681 miles
- Test number
- 515861090122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,115 miles (+4,312)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 90,115 miles
- Test number
- 526378408298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,803 miles (+5,129)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 85,803 miles
- Test number
- 976225509728
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,674 miles (+3,079)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 80,674 miles
- Test number
- 410813822234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,595 miles (+4,628)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 77,595 miles
- Test number
- 778514310244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,967 miles (+6,508)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 72,967 miles
- Test number
- 188594601031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,459 miles (+6,044)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 66,459 miles
- Test number
- 250782950792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,415 miles (+9,249)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 60,415 miles
- Test number
- 527743402307
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,166 miles (+6,074)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 51,166 miles
- Test number
- 408503371920
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail45,092 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,092 miles
- Test number
- 575507515080
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass45,092 miles (+5,803)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 45,092 miles
- Test number
- 646437215080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,289 miles3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,289 miles
- Test number
- 125314653336
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,289 miles (+7,129)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 39,289 miles
- Test number
- 419014253342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 32,160 miles
- Test number
- 239514813080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 488 PHA
- What vehicle is registration 488 PHA currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 488 PHA on a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Jan 2010. 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 PHA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 488 PHA is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 488 PHA?
- The MOT on 488 PHA is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 488 PHA done?
- 488 PHA was recorded at 96,657 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,953 miles a year.
- Has 488 PHA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 488 PHA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on 488 PHA 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 PHA find?
- 488 PHA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limits; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limits.
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