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YW08 NCV

2008 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,813 mi
Last recorded120,813 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Combo89,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW08 NCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 120,813 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 120,808 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to wear exhaust back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 112,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drivers door handle sticking

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 112,762 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near side rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Drivers door handle is faulty.

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

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

Nearside Rear Near side rear Tyre is underinflated

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 108,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 102,514 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 99,824 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 99,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 94,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,472 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 85,472 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,758 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 16 Jun 2017 71,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,699 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 52,699 miles

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

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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YW08 NCV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YW08 NCV, 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 YW08 NCV registered?

YW08 NCV is a 2008 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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