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BL57 YTB

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

191,178 mi
Last recorded191,178 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 191,178 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides as marked corroded (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r/brake back plate corroded badly as marked

rear exhaust back box badly corroded and blowing slightly as marked

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Oct 2024 182,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded as marked. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r brake disc backplate very corroded as marked.

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Oct 2024 182,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint very badly worn could be poss rack? as marked (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

n/s/f/tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r/brake disc back plate very corroded as marked

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking slightly as marked

Pass 30 Sep 2023 175,244 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r/brake disc back plate very corroded as marked

rear exhaust box corroded and leaking slightly as marked

Pass 8 Oct 2022 166,909 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r/brake disc back plate very corroded

both front tyres worn very badly on inner edges nearly down to cords

Fail 8 Oct 2022 166,909 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r/brake disc back plate very corroded

both front tyres worn very badly on inner edges nearly down to cords

Pass 2 Oct 2021 158,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 148,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 139,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 139,095 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 128,644 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 125,685 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shocks leaking (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,051 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 120,051 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 106,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 106,135 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,917 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 86,784 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front reg plate cracked

rear door damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2013 86,784 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front reg plate cracked

front tyres below 3.mm tread and edges worn

o/s/r tyre below 3.mm tread and badly perished

rear door damaged

rear inner brake pads close to limit

Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,054 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,143 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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BL57 YTB is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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