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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

Y868 KNUMOT history

Y868 KNU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

Y868 KNU blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
98,091 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y868 KNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y868 KNU was last recorded at 98,091 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,091 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,091 miles
  • 2021 – 97,374 miles
  • 2020 – 97,085 miles
  • 2019 – 95,892 miles
  • 2018 – 93,604 miles
  • 2017 – 89,813 miles
  • 2016 – 88,277 miles
  • 2015 – 86,644 miles
  • 2014 – 84,526 miles
  • 2013 – 80,946 miles
  • 2012 – 77,965 miles
  • 2011 – 74,920 miles
  • 2010 – 73,496 miles
  • 2009 – 71,907 miles
  • 2008 – 65,313 miles
  • 2007 – 57,593 miles
  • 2006 – 50,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,091 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deterioration rear rubber fixation bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,091 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,091 miles
    Test number
    749660926931
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deterioration rear rubber fixation bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,091 miles (+717)2 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,091 miles
    Test number
    736921574668
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deterioration rear rubber fixation bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,374 miles (+289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,374 miles
    Test number
    265968073994
    • 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))

  4. Pass97,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,085 miles
    Test number
    237390980737
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail97,082 miles (+1,190)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,082 miles
    Test number
    707898996366
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass95,892 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,892 miles
    Test number
    921684557124
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail95,891 miles (+2,287)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,891 miles
    Test number
    366107690332
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass93,604 miles (+3,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,604 miles
    Test number
    317170009798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass89,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,813 miles
    Test number
    242654401112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail89,813 miles (+1,536)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,813 miles
    Test number
    997311546504
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass88,277 miles (+1,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,277 miles
    Test number
    808077974321
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass86,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,644 miles
    Test number
    546823615008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail86,644 miles (+2,118)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,644 miles
    Test number
    165143815006
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass84,526 miles (+3,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,526 miles
    Test number
    835699924098
    • 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)

  15. Pass80,946 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,946 miles
    Test number
    718381933014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,965 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,965 miles
    Test number
    239147922012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail77,965 miles (+3,045)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,965 miles
    Test number
    747907822044
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass74,920 miles (+1,424)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,920 miles
    Test number
    528261331032
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass73,496 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,496 miles
    Test number
    140905920404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,907 miles (+6,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,907 miles
    Test number
    924386429010
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass65,313 miles (+7,720)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    792830948116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,593 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    414549237140
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass57,593 miles (+7,550)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    873569537171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,043 miles
    Test number
    250840046144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y868 KNU

Does Y868 KNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y868 KNU expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y868 KNU?
The MOT on Y868 KNU expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y868 KNU done?
Y868 KNU was recorded at 98,091 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 3,059 miles a year.
Has Y868 KNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y868 KNU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y868 KNU 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 Y868 KNU find?
Y868 KNU passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deterioration rear rubber fixation bush, and 2 more.

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