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WV58 WAU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,823 mi
Last recorded150,823 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 150,823 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 143,218 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 135,173 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 126,640 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 126,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 117,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 108,905 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 100,031 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2020 100,031 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,260 miles

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 89,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,642 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 74,642 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,004 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 59,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 46,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sump corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2016 46,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sump corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,421 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 26,911 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,980 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 WAU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV58 WAU registered?

WV58 WAU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is WV58 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 WAU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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