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WV58 VFS

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

156,904 mi
Last recorded156,904 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 VFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 156,904 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 156,898 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

leaking coolant

Pass 1 Mar 2025 152,852 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 152,703 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 147,699 miles

General underneath corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 147,690 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underneath corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 140,693 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 140,691 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 129,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension leg (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front ABS ring deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 129,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension leg (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front ABS ring deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 126,729 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 121,457 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 121,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 116,635 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 109,425 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 106,761 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,990 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,320 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 88,320 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 81,725 miles

brake pedal pad worn

serface rust on all brake discs

Fail 13 May 2015 81,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal pad worn

serface rust on all brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,233 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,415 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,949 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,950 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 VFS 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 65.4%.

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 WV58 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

WV58 VFS is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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