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YG08 LHU

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,945 mi
Last recorded132,945 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 LHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 132,945 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 132,908 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 128,102 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inners boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 128,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at clips on floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inners boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 122,701 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 118,756 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 4 Nov 2020 112,516 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 112,510 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 112,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached Lens missing & not secure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs badly & pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,219 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,532 miles

eml on

Fail 27 Mar 2018 86,532 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

eml on

Pass 1 Apr 2017 75,127 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,473 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,390 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,144 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 53,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 46,689 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,984 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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YG08 LHU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YG08 LHU, 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 YG08 LHU registered?

YG08 LHU is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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