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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y263 KNEMOT history

Y263 KNE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 81,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

Y263 KNE red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,570 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y263 KNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y263 KNE was last recorded at 81,570 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,564 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,570 miles
  • 2025 – 79,748 miles
  • 2024 – 76,405 miles
  • 2023 – 74,567 miles
  • 2022 – 72,240 miles
  • 2021 – 70,736 miles
  • 2020 – 70,196 miles
  • 2019 – 67,502 miles
  • 2018 – 66,338 miles
  • 2017 – 65,838 miles
  • 2016 – 64,840 miles
  • 2015 – 62,166 miles
  • 2014 – 60,344 miles
  • 2013 – 59,116 miles
  • 2012 – 58,315 miles
  • 2011 – 57,302 miles
  • 2010 – 55,072 miles
  • 2009 – 51,649 miles
  • 2008 – 48,886 miles
  • 2007 – 46,002 miles
  • 2006 – 42,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,570 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Reverse light out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leaks, engine and gearbox.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,570 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,570 miles
    Test number
    661571854353
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,564 miles (+1,816)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,564 miles
    Test number
    451170223669
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,748 miles
    Test number
    188457835964
    • AdvisoryReverse light out

  4. Fail79,748 miles (+3,343)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,748 miles
    Test number
    964200446009
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light out

  5. Pass76,405 miles (+1,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,405 miles
    Test number
    698601071297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,567 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,567 miles
    Test number
    670299595062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks, engine and gearbox.

  7. Fail74,563 miles (+2,323)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,563 miles
    Test number
    296896597876
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks, engine and gearbox.

  8. Pass72,240 miles (+1,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,240 miles
    Test number
    207360900175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass70,736 miles (+540)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,736 miles
    Test number
    166001455046
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    458056259321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail70,196 miles (+2,694)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    215193877586
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass67,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,502 miles
    Test number
    691096426780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall light damage

  13. Fail67,502 miles (+1,164)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,502 miles
    Test number
    160460865033
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall light damage

  14. Pass66,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,338 miles
    Test number
    578768826292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,338 miles (+500)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,338 miles
    Test number
    444752877176
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass65,838 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,838 miles
    Test number
    696458770343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,840 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,840 miles
    Test number
    110962466261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,166 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,166 miles
    Test number
    295969415170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,344 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,344 miles
    Test number
    506018114187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,116 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    739325913192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,315 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,315 miles
    Test number
    285116832417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,302 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,302 miles
    Test number
    506638631154
    • NoteWindscreen scuffed in swept area

  23. Fail57,302 miles (+2,230)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,302 miles
    Test number
    565848231118
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteWindscreen scuffed in swept area

  24. Pass55,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,072 miles
    Test number
    311866410239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,072 miles (+3,423)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,072 miles
    Test number
    341976410241
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass51,649 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,649 miles
    Test number
    551466619272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,886 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,886 miles
    Test number
    912061618217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,002 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,002 miles
    Test number
    403188317247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,903 miles
    Test number
    583569196130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y263 KNE

Does Y263 KNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y263 KNE is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y263 KNE?
The MOT on Y263 KNE is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y263 KNE done?
Y263 KNE was recorded at 81,570 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 1,925 miles a year.
Has Y263 KNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y263 KNE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y263 KNE 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 Y263 KNE find?
Y263 KNE passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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