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YP08 VFL

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,978 mi
Last recorded130,978 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 VFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 130,978 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,738 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 119,738 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 108,030 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 103,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 100,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2012 96,289 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 96,289 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2011 86,430 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 86,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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YP08 VFL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP08 VFL, 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 YP08 VFL registered?

YP08 VFL is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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