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YL57 NDJ

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

90,584 mi
Last recorded90,584 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 NDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 90,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 90,582 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 86,531 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 86,587 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flex hose to rear wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Reversing light inoperative.

Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,345 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 85,337 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to incomplete exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped off at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 82,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive A sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 82,430 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive A sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 80,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,397 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heat damaged on inner edge and disc lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 77,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No distinct line or kick up visible. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear flexy - cylinder brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heat damaged on inner edge and disc lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,125 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror insecurely fitted but still affords driver view of the road. (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 74,124 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front Anti-roll bar links. (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicator bulbs are showing white. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror insecurely fitted but still affords driver view of the road. (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front plus Offside rear tyres inner shoulder is bald. 175/70 R14 84T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,312 miles

Front Inner Both tyres worn.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both part of brake flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 70,312 miles

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

Front Inner Both tyres worn.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both part of brake flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to rear cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front & offside rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 67,316 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket at front of system. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to rear cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front & offside rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,578 miles

Suspect engine sump porous.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 63,574 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspect engine sump porous.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,211 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 46,211 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,022 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 31,022 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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YL57 NDJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 YL57 NDJ, 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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YL57 NDJ is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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