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YF08 GSZ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,340 mi
Last recorded106,340 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 GSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 106,340 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 88,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 88,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 88,654 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 82,674 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 82,674 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 77,720 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 77,715 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,255 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 76,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,608 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 74,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,841 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe / hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 69,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2015 66,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,360 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 49,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,418 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 26,299 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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YF08 GSZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YF08 GSZ, 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 YF08 GSZ registered?

YF08 GSZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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