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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

488 RTXMOT history

488 RTX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 66,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

488 RTX silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
66,479 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
488 RTX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

488 RTX was last recorded at 66,479 miles on 8 May 2026, 3,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,631 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,848 miles
Average per year
3,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,479 miles
  • 2025 – 62,631 miles
  • 2024 – 52,319 miles
  • 2023 – 43,383 miles
  • 2022 – 42,340 miles
  • 2021 – 41,296 miles
  • 2020 – 41,221 miles
  • 2019 – 39,383 miles
  • 2018 – 37,495 miles
  • 2017 – 35,334 miles
  • 2016 – 33,288 miles
  • 2015 – 31,166 miles
  • 2014 – 28,205 miles
  • 2013 – 25,397 miles
  • 2012 – 22,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,479 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,479 miles (+3,848)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    585908489877
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,631 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,631 miles
    Test number
    396298515246
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp in/op (1 of 2) (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail62,631 miles (+10,312)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,631 miles
    Test number
    951211109764
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle low effort offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced side repeater dim (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp in/op (1 of 2) (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass52,319 miles (+8,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    52,319 miles
    Test number
    510920370207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass43,383 miles (+1,043)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    43,383 miles
    Test number
    607752182099
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,340 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    42,340 miles
    Test number
    340068560653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,296 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,296 miles
    Test number
    850171142555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,221 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    41,221 miles
    Test number
    211892018901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,383 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,383 miles
    Test number
    858384909761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,495 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,495 miles
    Test number
    758661668940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,334 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,334 miles
    Test number
    405583839948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,288 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,288 miles
    Test number
    217329526593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,166 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,166 miles
    Test number
    615006115001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,205 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,205 miles
    Test number
    197895314492
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Fail28,205 miles (+2,808)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,205 miles
    Test number
    476215914049
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass25,397 miles (+2,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,397 miles
    Test number
    865855613003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,550 miles
    Test number
    196307612005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 488 RTX

What vehicle is registration 488 RTX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 488 RTX on a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Jan 2009. 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 RTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 488 RTX is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 488 RTX?
The MOT on 488 RTX is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 488 RTX done?
488 RTX was recorded at 66,479 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,071 miles a year.
Has 488 RTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 488 RTX has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 488 RTX 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 RTX find?
488 RTX passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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