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YT08 PLV

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,933 mi
Last recorded105,933 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 PLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 105,933 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 105,931 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play or rack worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underbody

covers under body front to rear restricting full inspection of under body

Fail 5 Sep 2024 93,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underbody

covers under body front to rear restricting full inspection of under body

Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2023 87,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2022 85,000 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 84,998 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 82,318 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 75,000 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,648 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,264 miles

Rear Exhaust back box outer shield deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,195 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 47,194 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,019 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,335 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 24,921 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 24,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2012 20,657 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 20,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 16,227 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 16,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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YT08 PLV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YT08 PLV, 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 YT08 PLV registered?

YT08 PLV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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