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CV08 TNK

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,529 mi
Last recorded170,529 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 TNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 170,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 170,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 131,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 131,817 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 94,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 94,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 61,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,792 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,028 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,260 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,446 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

both external mirrors damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,212 miles

rear exhaust box correded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,987 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 57,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,094 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 50,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,637 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 41,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,942 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,180 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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CV08 TNK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CV08 TNK, 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 CV08 TNK registered?

CV08 TNK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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