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CV08 TUO

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,635 mi
Last recorded157,635 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 TUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 157,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 155,359 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 153,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 151,214 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 151,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 143,142 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 139,788 miles

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

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

O/S/ R BRAKE DISCS DUST COVER CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 7 Jun 2019 139,786 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure BOX (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED

O/S/ R BRAKE DISCS DUST COVER CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 139,772 miles

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

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

slight blow exhaust

Pass 25 May 2017 131,655 miles

small leak / blow from rear exhaust silencer

some wear / play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 24 May 2017 131,655 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small leak / blow from rear exhaust silencer

some wear / play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 17 Mar 2016 123,287 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front flexy exhaust weakened

nearside front wheel arch trim missing

offside rear parking brake lever on caliper not fully returning

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken off but still secure

Fail 17 Mar 2016 123,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front flexy exhaust weakened

offside rear parking brake lever on caliper not fully returning

offside rear tyre nail in tread leaking and tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer hanger broken off but still secure

Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,231 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

nearide rear brake disc back plate missing

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded badly

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear backing plate missing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 91,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 64,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 TUO is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 TUO, 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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CV08 TUO is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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