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YK58 NLZ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,792 mi
Last recorded131,792 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 NLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 131,792 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 124,748 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 124,748 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,471 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 118,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,200 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2021 109,323 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 104,131 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,944 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,850 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 86,844 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,164 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 77,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,011 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,324 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 52,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,130 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 42,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,893 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,361 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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YK58 NLZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc 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 YK58 NLZ, 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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YK58 NLZ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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