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AB08 KAO

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,897 mi
Last recorded66,897 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 66,897 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system heavily corroded but not blowing.

Fail 13 Jun 2025 66,897 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system heavily corroded but not blowing.

Pass 30 May 2024 63,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing.

Fail 30 May 2024 63,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but not blowing.

Pass 30 May 2023 60,261 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

Fail 30 May 2023 60,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 31 May 2022 57,409 miles

front brake discs surface rust

Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,377 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 56,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 52,322 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,605 miles

n/s/r tyre showing signs of slight perishing [cracking]

o/s/f tyre showing signs of slight perishing [cracking]

o/s/r tyre showing signs of slight perishing [cracking]

Pass 14 Feb 2017 43,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Feb 2017 43,547 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,299 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,640 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,017 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,234 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,033 miles

Nearside Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,845 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 KAO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAO, 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 KAO registered?

AB08 KAO is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is AB08 KAO safe to buy?

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