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YG08 ZMO

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,485 mi
Last recorded168,485 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 168,485 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 168,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 165,336 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 160,994 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 156,673 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 151,116 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,597 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 144,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 131,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Rack Joint Slight Play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Sill Cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 131,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Rack Joint Slight Play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Sill Cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 117,616 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

eml light on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tread low on edges of tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 105,040 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour Nearside headlight yellow in colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable Track rod bent (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust excessively corroded around mounts, mounts insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tread low on edges of tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,799 miles

EML on dash

front reg plate deteriated

Fail 7 Apr 2016 91,796 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf and nsf (4.1.E.1)

EML on dash

front reg plate deteriated

Pass 1 May 2015 79,707 miles

exhaust back box corroding

Fail 1 May 2015 79,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2014 69,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 61,719 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust deteriorated/leaking

Pass 11 May 2012 50,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn/wearing unevenly

Pass 21 May 2011 36,999 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 ZMO is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZMO, 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 ZMO registered?

YG08 ZMO is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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