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YS08 YLV

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

255,498 mi
Last recorded255,498 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 YLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 255,498 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 253,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 245,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 240,062 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 240,062 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 232,595 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing operates ok

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing operates ok

Pass 19 Jul 2019 218,386 miles

(Engine warning lamp on all the time)

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 218,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (MARKED) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (L / H number plate light not working) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

(Engine warning lamp on all the time)

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 207,341 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 207,341 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 196,244 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 176,363 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 154,934 miles

Both rear tyres tread low & worn uneven on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 154,934 miles

Both rear tyres tread low & worn uneven on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 134,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

rear centre and nearside seat belt stalks casings repaired with tape but not affecting their operation

Pass 23 Jul 2013 111,930 miles

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

rear indicators slightly discoloured when operated

Fail 23 Jul 2013 111,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear indicators slightly discoloured when operated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,534 miles

both rear coil springs have split on end of coils

rear silencer corroded

service light lit on dash

very slight movement in both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 12 Jul 2011 60,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,961 miles

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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YS08 YLV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS08 YLV, 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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YS08 YLV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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