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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y297 KNNMOT history

Y297 KNN is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

Y297 KNN red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,839 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 KNN
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
2 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 KNN was last recorded at 121,839 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 5,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,740 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,099 miles
Average per year
3,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,839 miles
  • 2024 – 116,740 miles
  • 2023 – 113,879 miles
  • 2022 – 112,085 miles
  • 2021 – 109,785 miles
  • 2020 – 107,869 miles
  • 2019 – 107,730 miles
  • 2018 – 107,708 miles
  • 2016 – 106,612 miles
  • 2015 – 104,102 miles
  • 2014 – 97,665 miles
  • 2013 – 92,252 miles
  • 2012 – 87,745 miles
  • 2011 – 78,263 miles
  • 2010 – 70,633 miles
  • 2009 – 65,478 miles
  • 2008 – 58,835 miles
  • 2007 – 52,823 miles
  • 2006 – 47,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,839 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEm light iluminated

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,839 miles (+5,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,839 miles
    Test number
    576794736479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEm light iluminated

  2. Pass116,740 miles (+2,861)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,740 miles
    Test number
    158277455334
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,879 miles (+1,794)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,879 miles
    Test number
    368555893905
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  4. Pass112,085 miles (+2,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    112,085 miles
    Test number
    311814787280
    • 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))

  5. Pass109,785 miles (+1,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,785 miles
    Test number
    141501109734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  6. Pass107,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,869 miles
    Test number
    511879520259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,869 miles (+139)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,869 miles
    Test number
    573771037699
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass107,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,730 miles
    Test number
    557554225864
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail107,730 miles (+22)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,730 miles
    Test number
    712581492995
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail107,708 miles (+1,096)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,708 miles
    Test number
    391818988539
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired Rear bush (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass106,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    106,612 miles
    Test number
    202940373631
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail106,612 miles (+2,510)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,612 miles
    Test number
    827174365850
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass104,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,102 miles
    Test number
    716396855105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,102 miles (+6,437)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,102 miles
    Test number
    699586655131
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass97,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,665 miles
    Test number
    129032994023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,665 miles (+5,413)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,665 miles
    Test number
    356602494063
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  17. Pass92,252 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,252 miles
    Test number
    896847873091
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSteering inner arm corroded.

  18. Fail92,252 miles (+4,507)6 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,252 miles
    Test number
    107064673455
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSteering inner arm corroded.

  19. Pass87,745 miles (+9,482)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,745 miles
    Test number
    137099682078
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass78,263 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    796980111194
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNear Side Front Tyre Wearing On Inner & Outter Edges

  21. Fail78,263 miles (+7,630)1 dangerous2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    787189601168
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNear Side Front Tyre Wearing On Inner & Outter Edges

  22. Pass70,633 miles (+5,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    340548780085
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass65,478 miles (+6,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,478 miles
    Test number
    680195209192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass58,835 miles1 dangerous5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,835 miles
    Test number
    453524318100
    • DangerousBoth Rear Tyre Slightly out Of Shape
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight Cracking In Off Side rear Tyre

  25. Fail58,835 miles (+6,012)2 dangerous5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,835 miles
    Test number
    253904318438
    • DangerousBoth Rear Tyre Slightly out Of Shape
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight Cracking In Off Side rear Tyre

  26. Pass52,823 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,823 miles
    Test number
    644140817155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,660 miles
    Test number
    821204316137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 KNN

Does Y297 KNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 KNN is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 KNN?
The MOT on Y297 KNN is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 KNN done?
Y297 KNN was recorded at 121,839 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,720 miles a year.
Has Y297 KNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 KNN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on Y297 KNN 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 Y297 KNN find?
Y297 KNN passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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