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AB08 CEV

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,844 mi
Last recorded36,844 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 36,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 36,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 32,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake slightly high travel

Pass 2 Apr 2024 26,260 miles

parking brake lever travel is slightly high

Fail 2 Apr 2024 26,260 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake lever travel is slightly high

Pass 30 Mar 2023 22,497 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 21,541 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 20,216 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and ageing/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and ageing/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 18,558 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 16,810 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 16,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 16,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 15,085 miles

Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 13,982 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 12,927 miles

Wipers worn

Pass 11 Sep 2013 12,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,148 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,888 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AB08 CEV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 60,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 CEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 CEV registered?

AB08 CEV is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AB08 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 CEV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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