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DU08 PYY

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,939 mi
Last recorded121,939 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 PYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 121,939 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 118,096 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 115,785 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 112,550 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 112,550 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 109,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 106,819 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2020 106,818 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s rear inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 102,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 102,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,039 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 99,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,704 miles

movement in n/s rack arm

Fail 30 Jan 2017 96,704 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded

movement in n/s rack arm

n/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,434 miles

front inner pads worn

movement in n/s rack arm

n/s rear tyre on 2mm

wipers worn

Fail 3 Feb 2016 93,434 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front inner pads worn

movement in n/s rack arm

n/s rear tyre on 2mm

wipers worn

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,067 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,817 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,332 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2012 80,667 miles

advise o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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DU08 PYY is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DU08 PYY, 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 PYY is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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