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BK58 ELW

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,120 mi
Last recorded162,120 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 ELW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 162,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 159,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 150,740 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 150,692 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Aux belt deteriorated

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 138,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 133,267 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 128,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 125,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 118,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,053 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 98,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,345 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,988 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,317 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,053 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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BK58 ELW is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK58 ELW, 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 BK58 ELW registered?

BK58 ELW is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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