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DR08 DLR

2013 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,484 mi
Last recorded113,484 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR08 DLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 113,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox casing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light unit lens cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2026 113,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox casing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit lens cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2025 109,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light unit lens cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2024 108,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Mirror casing damaged, glass ok

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2023 106,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure Lens missing, bulb holder loose, (also damage to mirror casing) (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tail light unit lens cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2023 106,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure Lens missing, bulb holder loose, (also damage to mirror casing) (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tail light unit lens cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2022 100,434 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,591 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 91,576 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 81,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,284 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,552 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 70,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,611 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 52,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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DR08 DLR is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 DR08 DLR, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DR08 DLR registered?

DR08 DLR is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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