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YR58 YCN

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,775 mi
Last recorded175,775 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 175,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 173,631 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 173,631 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 164,805 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 164,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 156,358 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 149,791 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 144,890 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 137,656 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 137,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned not fitted correctly (2.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 127,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 112,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,798 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,826 miles

Offside Front rear most suspension bush starting to debond

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear passenger door can't be opened from inside

rear exhaust silencer corroded and slight leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres inner edges worn

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 75,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres inner edges worn

nearside wiper blade split

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,606 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,271 miles

both rear tyres slightly misshaped and perished

both front tyres bald /severly groved on inner side dangerous new tyres strongly recommended

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,779 miles

front discs worn

rear discs slightly worn

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 YCN 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 78.9%.

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 YR58 YCN, 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 YR58 YCN registered?

YR58 YCN is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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