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BK08 UUG

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2026

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

Both headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2025

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 26,649 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 26,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 25,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 23,885 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 22,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Excessive screeching noise from rear brake drums

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 19,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 18,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on inner edge! Advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perrishing on sidewall.

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge! Advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes noisy! Brake dust?

Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 11,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 11,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 9,479 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight movement between upper & lower steering column

vehicle rear brakes have slightly uneven application

Fail 29 Mar 2013 9,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight movement between upper & lower steering column

vehicle rear brakes have slightly uneven application

Pass 3 Apr 2012 7,780 miles

o/s/f tyre worn out on edge advise new tyre and a tracking check

Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,504 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BK08 UUG is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK08 UUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 UUG registered?

BK08 UUG is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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