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WM08LXW
2008 VAUXHALL COMBO
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1248cc
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- Registration WM08LXW
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model COMBO
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1248cc
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- Expires 26 May 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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163 Total Defects Recorded
27 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 134,089 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- historic welding repairs dressed/painted
- Offside Front headlamp image could be better
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 134,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing badly inner edges
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,751 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Seal welded repaired and coated
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (rear to front) (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 124,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (rear to front) (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both side rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Seal welded repaired and coated
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,232 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Welding repairs coated and covered
22 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 108,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting on floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
25 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,418 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
18 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (1.6 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
7 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,954 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2023 23 Jun 20265 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,114 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,700 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 87,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
4 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,610 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
4 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
31 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,118 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- nearside rear tyre slight cracking
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
31 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,118 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- nearside rear tyre slight cracking
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
21 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,409 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2018 23 Jun 20264 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,499 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2017 23 Jun 202623 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,877 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
23 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
3 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,875 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,776 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,216 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2013 23 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,083 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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WM08LXW was registered on 2008-07-07
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