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YR58 YBW

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,933 mi
Last recorded36,933 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 YBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 36,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 31,963 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 222,399 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 221,827 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 213,405 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 213,405 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2019 202,284 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 202,282 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (Marked) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 197,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 181,771 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 181,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 164,342 miles

front reg plate damaged

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2014 145,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 145,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front and rear tyres perished advise replace

Pass 9 Sep 2013 124,621 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light lit

windscreen has large scratch marks outside prescribed area

Pass 21 Sep 2012 103,277 miles

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

front number plate damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2012 103,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,716 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Oct 2011 79,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Spare tyre defective

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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YR58 YBW is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YR58 YBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR58 YBW registered?

YR58 YBW is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is YR58 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 YBW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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