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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y303 KNNMOT history

Y303 KNN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2022.

Y303 KNN blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2023
Mileage
96,525 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 KNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 KNN was last recorded at 96,525 miles on 17 Jan 2022, 1,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,439 miles · 18 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,086 miles
Average per year
3,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,525 miles
  • 2021 – 95,439 miles
  • 2020 – 94,509 miles
  • 2019 – 93,701 miles
  • 2018 – 92,774 miles
  • 2017 – 91,411 miles
  • 2016 – 90,295 miles
  • 2015 – 88,974 miles
  • 2014 – 88,974 miles
  • 2013 – 86,700 miles
  • 2012 – 82,647 miles
  • 2011 – 75,326 miles
  • 2010 – 70,691 miles
  • 2009 – 63,706 miles
  • 2008 – 57,930 miles
  • 2007 – 49,548 miles
  • 2006 – 41,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,525 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Epc light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,525 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,525 miles
    Test number
    902750635313
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail96,525 miles (+1,086)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,525 miles
    Test number
    893792902977
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass95,439 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,439 miles
    Test number
    740206544378
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEpc light on

  4. Fail95,439 miles (+930)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,439 miles
    Test number
    930377203811
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEpc light on

  5. Pass94,509 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,509 miles
    Test number
    514846951818
    • AdvisoryEPC light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail94,506 miles (+805)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,506 miles
    Test number
    320685463580
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryEPC light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass93,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,701 miles
    Test number
    935761272611
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail93,701 miles (+927)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,701 miles
    Test number
    904540921040
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass92,774 miles (+1,363)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,774 miles
    Test number
    555477888760
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass91,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,411 miles
    Test number
    393176383395
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  11. Fail91,411 miles (+1,116)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,411 miles
    Test number
    831736877118
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  12. Pass90,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,295 miles
    Test number
    313308101480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail90,295 miles (+1,321)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,295 miles
    Test number
    489994607888
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass88,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,974 miles
    Test number
    528345805053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,974 miles (+2,274)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,974 miles
    Test number
    339224864399
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • 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)

  16. Pass86,700 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,700 miles
    Test number
    426254853308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,692 miles (+4,045)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,692 miles
    Test number
    539331253381
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteCat converter rattle
    • NoteEngine management lamp on
    • NoteEngine overheating

  18. Pass82,647 miles (+7,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,647 miles
    Test number
    165621642377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass75,326 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,326 miles
    Test number
    287569921162
    • NoteBoth front tyres have wear to inner edge

  20. Fail75,318 miles (+4,627)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    629537421139
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have wear to inner edge

  21. Pass70,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,691 miles
    Test number
    521617810197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,691 miles (+6,985)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,691 miles
    Test number
    192367610120
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Fail63,706 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,706 miles
    Test number
    521812399013
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass63,706 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,706 miles
    Test number
    651272499054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,930 miles (+8,382)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,930 miles
    Test number
    242718208479
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOff side rear seat belt not tested due to child seat being fitted
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking in tread

  26. Pass49,548 miles (+8,253)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,548 miles
    Test number
    810959607102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,295 miles
    Test number
    984372216163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y303 KNN

Does Y303 KNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y303 KNN expired on 17 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y303 KNN?
The MOT on Y303 KNN expired on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y303 KNN done?
Y303 KNN was recorded at 96,525 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2022, an average of 3,509 miles a year.
Has Y303 KNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 KNN has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y303 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 Y303 KNN find?
Y303 KNN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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