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WV58 VZK

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,489 mi
Last recorded126,489 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 126,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 118,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 118,508 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 112,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,005 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 112,005 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,999 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 brake discs have surface corrosion to faces where been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald inner edge- shadowing of undertread visible also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completelly bald inner edge- shadowing of under tread visible (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump heavily corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty and silencer outer skin peeling off

slight knock from front suspension over bumps both sides of car

squeak noise belt area

Fail 16 Aug 2021 111,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light iluminates when steering turned (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering not working goes tight and locks up when moved (2.6 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light illuminates when steering turned (7.12 (e))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 brake discs have surface corrosion to faces where been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald inner edge- shadowing of undertread visible also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completelly bald inner edge- shadowing of under tread visible (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump heavily corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusty and silencer outer skin peeling off

squeak noise belt area

Pass 20 Feb 2020 111,733 miles

exhaust very rusty

front tyres worn badly on inner edges 185/60/15

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack near side

Fail 20 Feb 2020 111,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust very rusty

front tyres worn badly on inner edges 185/60/15

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack near side

Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,450 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded & rattles

play in n/s steering

Fail 22 Feb 2019 108,450 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded & rattles

play in n/s steering

Pass 22 Feb 2018 103,841 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 21 Feb 2018 103,839 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,373 miles

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,341 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 97,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,982 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,404 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,832 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 45,832 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,826 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 34,826 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,703 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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WV58 VZK is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

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

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