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BV08 UBL

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,426 mi
Last recorded127,426 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 UBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 127,426 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside 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))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 121,090 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 117,862 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 105,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 101,158 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2021 101,158 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,869 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 97,869 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 94,381 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle wet underneath when tested

Pass 20 Nov 2018 91,191 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod joint worn

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

small chip on screen zone b

Fail 20 Nov 2018 91,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod joint worn

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edge and out of shape

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

small chip on screen zone b

Pass 29 Nov 2017 87,803 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering wheel feels loose

Fail 29 Nov 2017 87,803 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering wheel feels loose

Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2016 83,472 miles

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

EML/spanner light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,347 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner

nsf steering inner joint has slight play

nsr tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords

nsr tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 3 Dec 2014 74,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords

nsr tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,861 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,392 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 64,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,024 miles

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 56,024 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,945 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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BV08 UBL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV08 UBL, 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 BV08 UBL registered?

BV08 UBL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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