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WV58 UAL

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,959 mi
Last recorded118,959 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 UAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2024 118,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 112,679 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion hole in rear arch but not within prescribed area

Pass 17 Jun 2022 106,788 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 101,779 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 98,526 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,653 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush starting to split ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 90,663 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area & rear engine breather hose slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,155 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,284 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Sep 2014 74,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,253 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 71,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cable outer split and cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,675 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,304 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
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WV58 UAL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WV58 UAL, 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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What year was WV58 UAL registered?

WV58 UAL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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