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2008 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · SW08 AVL

SW08 AVL

2008 Vauxhall Combo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 185,936 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL COMBO
Year / Origin
2008 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 20 Sept 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
185,936 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 20 Sept 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1686cc

SW08 AVL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2023
  • 185,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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Original UK specification vehicle. No import markers found.

First registered by authorized UK dealer network.

Type Approval:e1*2007/46*1947*
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Export Status:NOT EXPORTED
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SCRAPPED RECORD

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ATF Disposal Marker:NONE RECORDED
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SW08 AVL Mileage History

  1. 27/10/2021182,169 mi
  2. 26/10/2022185,876 mi+3,707 mi
  3. 31/03/2023185,907 mi+31 mi
  4. 15/09/2023185,936 mi+29 mi
  5. 21/09/2023185,936 mi

Average of roughly 1,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SW08 AVL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (SW08 AVL) between October 2021 and September 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 21 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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