CarVerify

Free Car Check

AB08 KEU

2008 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,939 mi
Last recorded87,939 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Polo60,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 87,938 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle box and rear box joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn boot also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 81,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 81,470 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 73,299 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 73,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,890 miles

Nearside Front outer CV boot has a minor leak of grease.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2021 69,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour dipped beam showing dull yellow where nearside shows white and light output apears reduced. (4.1.4 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer CV boot has a minor leak of grease.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes also noisey on application. (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 64,215 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

hand brake travel near the end of its travel

slight dampness around fuel filter

Fail 23 Nov 2020 64,215 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/back box connecting sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

hand brake travel near the end of its travel

slight dampness around fuel filter

Pass 22 May 2019 57,732 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 57,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At silencer join. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,133 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 53,131 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,211 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 52,211 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,206 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 49,034 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,225 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,345 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 May 2011 30,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wishbone rear bushes cracked

slight smear from front wiper blades

slight wear at front brake discs

Pass 10 May 2011 30,466 miles

front wishbone rear bushes cracked

slight smear from front wiper blades

slight wear at front brake discs

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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AB08 KEU is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AB08 KEU?

You can check the full history of AB08 KEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AB08 KEU registered?

AB08 KEU is a 2008 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is AB08 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 KEU shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AB08 KEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AB08 KEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.