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AM57 PYL

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,113 mi
Last recorded95,113 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 PYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 95,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops worn

Pass 7 Jan 2025 89,230 miles

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

both rear bump stops worn

Fail 7 Jan 2025 89,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear bump stops worn

Pass 4 Jan 2024 82,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 77,339 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 77,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 72,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 72,832 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deterated slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 68,105 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deterated slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,919 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 63,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,259 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 53,316 miles

rear silencer box in poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2018 53,316 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer box in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,886 miles

both front brake hose ferules heavily corroded

main beam tell tale is light up very faintly all the time

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

spare wheel carrier secured with cable ties

Fail 30 Jan 2017 38,886 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake hose ferules heavily corroded

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

main beam tell tale is light up very faintly all the time

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

spare wheel carrier secured with cable ties

Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,293 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 27,293 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded badly

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,284 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 25,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 21,132 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 19,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 16,198 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 16,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 11,911 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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AM57 PYL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 89,762 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 Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM57 PYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM57 PYL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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