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AP08 VRD

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,982 mi
Last recorded59,982 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 VRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 59,982 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,717 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

reversing light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2024 57,256 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface cracks onn/s rear + o/s front tyres

Fail 23 Feb 2024 57,256 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface cracks onn/s rear + o/s front tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2023 56,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,539 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 56,213 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 55,854 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 55,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,658 miles

surface cracks o/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,795 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake disc pads low?

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,145 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 51,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 46,170 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,882 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 41,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AP08 VRD is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP08 VRD, 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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What year was AP08 VRD registered?

AP08 VRD is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AP08 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 VRD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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