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YF08 MKG

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,140 mi
Last recorded144,140 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 MKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 144,140 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 124,410 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 108,090 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022
Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 3 Nov 2020 79,805 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 79,805 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 73,969 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 70,081 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 70,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,858 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,157 miles

engine oil leak

tyre valves slightly perished

Fail 13 Jun 2016 59,157 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) pinch bolt (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,271 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 45,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,705 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,269 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 MKG is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YF08 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

YF08 MKG is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 MKG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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