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YF08 VEP

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,558 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

advise cant see brake pads wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2021 118,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

advise cant see brake pads wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 113,104 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 113,104 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 111,712 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 111,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 107,215 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 107,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 107,034 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 107,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front sets of pads low. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on inner edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt receptor buckle faulty,plastic covers missing,has very sharp edges. (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn. (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement wrong type fitted,does not seal,temparary cap fitted. (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim. (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wiper blade missing.

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 124,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 124,430 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 109,869 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 96,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 96,033 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 81,787 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 81,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 May 2011 53,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 53,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YF08 VEP is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

YF08 VEP is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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