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BE54 PUG

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,348 mi
Last recorded95,348 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE54 PUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 95,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 94,276 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 110,149 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack N/S Bottom Corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S Outer Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Chassis Leg Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak From Crankshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S Outer Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 110,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack N/S Bottom Corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S Outer Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Chassis Leg Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak From Crankshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S Outer Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 199,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S AND O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 199,905 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture N/S AND O/S EXCESSIVE CORROSION (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S AND O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 193,965 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 193,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 184,333 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 167,681 miles

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play in inner rack end

brake pipes at N/S/R and O/S/R are slightly corroded

front subframe and exhaust system are slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 152,254 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front subframe is corroded but not seriously weakened

rear brake pipes at flex joints are slightly corroded

slight play in front inner rack ends

Pass 20 May 2016 138,411 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 117,083 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 105,574 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,961 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,502 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and low on tread

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Nov 2011 72,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and low on tread

front number plate deteriorating

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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BE54 PUG is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BE54 PUG, 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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BE54 PUG is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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