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2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,473 mi
Last recorded95,473 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 95,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 86,698 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2025 86,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2024 73,782 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2023 68,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 68,053 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Reverse lights inop.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 67,360 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 66,575 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 66,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 66,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 66,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 659,821 miles

Front Front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 65,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,915 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,559 miles

exhaust bracket corroded at front attaching to gearbox but secure

exhaust corroded at rear box but not emitting fumes.

parking brake cables outer sleeve deteriorated but not affecting operation of brake

Fail 7 Aug 2017 60,559 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust bracket corroded at front attaching to gearbox but secure

exhaust corroded at rear box but not emitting fumes.

parking brake cables outer sleeve deteriorated but not affecting operation of brake

Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,630 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,582 miles

Engine oil leak, also coolant hose soft due to oil contamination

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in both front roll bar links

Wipers smearing

Fail 9 Sep 2015 45,582 miles

Engine oil leak, also coolant hose soft due to oil contamination

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in both front roll bar links

Wipers smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2014 38,288 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,262 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Aug 2013 32,262 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,052 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,786 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 VZW 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 66.7%.

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

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