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DG08 YFU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,166 mi
Last recorded137,166 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 137,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 137,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 130,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 120,057 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 109,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,070 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

knocking noise in steering column

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,145 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake hose (just acceptable) (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,097 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal tread depth limit on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 75,095 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre close to legal tread depth limit on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,191 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 66,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,788 miles

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,539 miles

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

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

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 49,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,316 miles

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

observation only - partial front and rear inner wheel arch liners fitted.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 25,316 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

observation only - partial front and rear inner wheel arch liners fitted.

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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DG08 YFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG08 YFU, 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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DG08 YFU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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