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YG58 FWV

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,772 mi
Last recorded147,772 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 FWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 147,772 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 147,632 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 139,989 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 134,918 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 134,918 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exh (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exh missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 127,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 127,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 119,984 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 119,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 t (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm worn on inner edge (not yet to cords) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,576 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 104,575 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 93,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 93,145 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,196 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,638 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 73,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,341 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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YG58 FWV 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 58.8%.

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 YG58 FWV, 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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YG58 FWV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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