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YH08 WGD

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,221 mi
Last recorded82,221 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 WGD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 82,221 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 78,052 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 78,052 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 70,696 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 70,695 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 67,329 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,742 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 65,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Rear box to centre loose MAY come off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,795 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,637 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 61,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 57,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no noise from pump (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,912 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 47,912 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 44,114 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Aug 2014 44,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,160 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 41,160 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,672 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 26,723 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,723 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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YH08 WGD is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YH08 WGD, 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 YH08 WGD registered?

YH08 WGD is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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