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BK08 YLR

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,593 mi
Last recorded116,593 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 116,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,572 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 116,569 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,439 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 115,371 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 115,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 113,051 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 112,341 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 110,922 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 108,156 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 108,156 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,425 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 87,914 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,914 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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BK08 YLR is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YLR, 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 BK08 YLR registered?

BK08 YLR is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BK08 YLR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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