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DU08 PVZ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

169,034 mi
Last recorded169,034 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 PVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 169,034 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 164,134 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 159,972 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 28 Mar 2022 88,172 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

spare tyre worn

Fail 28 Mar 2022 88,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

spare tyre worn

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,432 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2021 87,432 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,838 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 85,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2019 85,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,453 miles

Axle (2) park brake imbalance has been recorded at 28%, indicating that service/repairs are required (3.7.B.6,b)

Axle (2) service brakes during their increase mode indicate they are ready for service/repairs (3.7.B,2)

Axle (2) service brakes imbalance has been recorded at the legal limit (30%) indicating that service/repairs are required (3.7.B.5,b)

Front number plate lower margin area is damaged (6.3.1,d)

Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E,1)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.55 mm (4.1.E,1)

Nearside Rear indicator colour is deteriorating (1.4.A.2,f)

Nearside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E,1)

Offside Front McPherson strut telescopic damper has a misting of oil present (2.7,3)

Offside Front drivers door check strap is damaged/insecure (6.2.A.1,a)

The battery fitted is too large for the vehicle and insecurely mounted, which might also contact the bonnet regarding the positive battery terminal/wiring (1.9,1)

The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn (3.3.A.1,b)

The front lower engine mounting bush is excessively deteriorated (6.1.D.1,a)

The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating (7.1,2)

The spare tyre is deflated (4.0)

The steering mechanism is noisy in operation when the steering wheel is rocked side to side, indicating adjustment/wear present (2.2.A.1,b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 83,453 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Axle (2) park brake imbalance has been recorded at 28%, indicating that service/repairs are required (3.7.B.6,b)

Axle (2) service brakes during their increase mode indicate they are ready for service/repairs (3.7.B,2)

Axle (2) service brakes imbalance has been recorded at the legal limit (30%) indicating that service/repairs are required (3.7.B.5,b)

Front number plate lower margin area is damaged (6.3.1,d)

Nearside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E,1)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.55 mm (4.1.E,1)

Nearside Rear indicator colour is deteriorating (1.4.A.2,f)

Nearside Rear tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E,1)

Offside Front McPherson strut telescopic damper has a misting of oil present (2.7,3)

Offside Front drivers door check strap is damaged/insecure (6.2.A.1,a)

The battery fitted is too large for the vehicle and insecurely mounted, which might also contact the bonnet regarding the positive battery terminal/wiring (1.9,1)

The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn (3.3.A.1,b)

The front lower engine mounting bush is excessively deteriorated (6.1.D.1,a)

The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating (7.1,2)

The spare tyre is deflated (4.0)

The steering mechanism is noisy in operation when the steering wheel is rocked side to side, indicating adjustment/wear present (2.2.A.1,b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,288 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 70,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,394 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 68,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 67,017 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 66,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,119 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 61,119 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,535 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 58,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 53,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 53,304 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,262 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DU08 PVZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 DU08 PVZ, 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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DU08 PVZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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