2008 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · GD08 BVM
2008 Vauxhall Combo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 44,545 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD08 BVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 44,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD08 BVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Combo (GD08 BVM) between June 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
GD08 BVM Mileage History
- 01/06/202337,724 mi
- 06/06/202337,735 mi+11 mi
- 01/10/202438,714 mi+979 mi
- 07/10/202544,545 mi+5,831 mi
- 09/10/202544,545 mi
Average of roughly 2,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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