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BL57 WGZ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,835 mi
Last recorded110,835 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 WGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,835 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 110,835 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 108,835 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Fail 8 Jul 2023 108,835 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment C/o tighten the safety bolt (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,567 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light is on

Fail 11 Jul 2022 107,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light is on

Pass 23 Jul 2021 106,104 miles

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

engine management light is on

Fail 21 Jul 2021 106,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine management light is on

Pass 10 Jul 2020 104,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light is on

exhaust rear box is in poor condition & is blowing slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2019 100,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear section & is in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light is on !

Fail 20 Jul 2019 100,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear section & is in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light is on !

Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,164 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

Fail 5 Feb 2018 94,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

Pass 8 Feb 2017 87,447 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,497 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 74,497 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle faulty (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside wiper torn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,944 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 29,385 miles

nsf tyre cracked

osf tyre cracked

osr tyre cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2012 10,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,307 miles

front brake discs corroding

offside front shock absorber worn

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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BL57 WGZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL57 WGZ, 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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BL57 WGZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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