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YE08 RUU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,468 mi
Last recorded226,468 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 RUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 226,468 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 226,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 222,485 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 214,039 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 204,696 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 204,696 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 182,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 170,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 157,594 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 157,594 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 137,415 miles

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

wiperblades perished

Fail 28 May 2016 137,415 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

wiperblades perished

Fail 7 Mar 2015 129,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Mar 2015 129,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 114,181 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,495 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 90,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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YE08 RUU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YE08 RUU, 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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YE08 RUU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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