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BL08 VOJ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,931 mi
Last recorded99,931 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 VOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 99,931 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 69,477 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 69,477 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 54,719 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 54,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 42,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excess wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 31,983 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 26,920 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 26,904 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

stone chip outside zone a

Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,369 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 25,356 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall damage

Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,063 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,728 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,369 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2011 8,719 miles

slight knock from steeruing rack

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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BL08 VOJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc 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 BL08 VOJ, 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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BL08 VOJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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