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EX08 KSO

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 189,146 miles on the clock, averaging 8,542 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EX08 KSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,146
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,542

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading189,146 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,198
Average per year8,542
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX08 KSO 65k96k127k158k189k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,146 miles
Since last MOT+11,198 miles
PASS
Mileage177,948 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage169,978 miles
Since last MOT+11,189 miles
PASS
Mileage158,789 miles
Since last MOT+8,907 miles
PASS
Mileage149,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage143,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage138,446 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage132,925 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,916 miles
Since last MOT+8,550 miles
PASS
Mileage124,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,366 miles
Since last MOT+11,199 miles
PASS
Mileage113,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,167 miles
Since last MOT+7,207 miles
PASS
Mileage105,960 miles
Since last MOT+10,615 miles
PASS
Mileage95,345 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage85,294 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
PASS
Mileage85,274 miles
Since last MOT+2,680 miles
PASS
Mileage82,594 miles
Since last MOT+17,901 miles
PASS
Mileage64,693 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 KSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EX08 KSO

What car is EX08 KSO?

EX08 KSO is an grey Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EX08 KSO?

The last recorded mileage for EX08 KSO was 189,146 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX08 KSO passed its MOT?

EX08 KSO has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2025.

Is EX08 KSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX08 KSO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX08 KSO?

EX08 KSO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.