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WV58 VKE

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,672 mi
Last recorded169,672 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 169,672 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 169,575 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 159,841 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 159,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 155,015 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive SMALL LEAK COMING FROM DIESEL PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 153,655 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive DIESEL SLIGHTLY LEAKING FROM DIESEL PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 145,003 miles

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

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

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 17 Aug 2021 138,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 131,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 129,830 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 126,741 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 126,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 120,204 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Jun 2016 113,088 miles

Offside Front Minor coolant leak from what appears to be the water pump seal/gasket.

Very slight roughness felt at road wheel on lock-to-lock check.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 113,088 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre valve stem not aligned with wheel trim.

Offside Front Minor coolant leak from what appears to be the water pump seal/gasket.

Very slight roughness felt at road wheel on lock-to-lock check.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 99,041 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 84,168 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,809 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 64,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 37,958 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,958 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 VKE is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

WV58 VKE is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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