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YR08 VMV

2008 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,365 mi
Last recorded166,365 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 VMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 166,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2022 166,200 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2021 157,820 miles

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 157,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 149,878 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 149,878 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 140,386 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake caliper/cable slightley siezed

Fail 13 Jun 2019 140,251 miles

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

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake caliper/cable slightley siezed

Pass 9 Jul 2018 129,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 128,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,068 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 120,068 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle (6.2.B.2)

engine fault light on

Fail 15 Jun 2016 112,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle (6.2.B.2)

engine fault light on

Fail 23 Jun 2015 104,116 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine fault light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 104,116 miles

engine fault light on

Pass 11 Jun 2014 96,475 miles

engine fault light on

Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,011 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 70,011 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2011 54,853 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 54,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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YR08 VMV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YR08 VMV, 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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YR08 VMV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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