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BV58 XSU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,184 mi
Last recorded136,184 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 XSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 136,184 miles

n/s front steering arm slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2019 131,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering control arm inner ball joint.

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 131,785 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering control arm inner ball joint.

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 125,587 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 125,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 121,698 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 121,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light cluster broken white light showing (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 120,083 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 120,081 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 118,275 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 116,524 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 116,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 113,825 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 113,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 16 Oct 2012 105,742 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 105,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,864 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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BV58 XSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BV58 XSU, 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 BV58 XSU registered?

BV58 XSU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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