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WV58 WJL

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,754 mi
Last recorded118,754 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 118,754 miles

Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable n/s/f and o/s/f (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 118,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 114,841 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 114,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

Rear silencer corroded / deteriorated and blowing slightly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 110,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

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

Rear silencer corroded / deteriorated and blowing slightly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,942 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 105,941 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,760 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 94,146 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER RACK BALL JOINTS OR WEAR IN STEERING RACK BODY . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE OUTER RUBBER PIVOT BUSHES CRACKING . (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 94,146 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER RACK BALL JOINTS OR WEAR IN STEERING RACK BODY . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR AXLE OUTER RUBBER PIVOT BUSHES CRACKING . (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 82,699 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER RACKBALL OR STEERING RACK BODY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 82,699 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER RACKBALL OR STEERING RACK BODY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,475 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded /leaking

play in nearside steering assy'

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,174 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,827 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,154 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 46,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,522 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 37,522 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,199 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 22,152 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,152 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 WJL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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