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2008 Vauxhall Combo 1700 Cdti 1.2L Heavy oil · VLZ 8523

VLZ 8523

2008 Vauxhall Combo 1700 Cdti (1.2L, heavy oil). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 123,174 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL COMBO 1700 CDTI
Year / Origin
2008 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Apr 2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
Recorded Mileage
123,174 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Apr 2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2026
Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2008
Engine
1248cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently holds a positive roadworthiness status, reflecting a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test conducted on May 2, 2025 at 123,174 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle meets minimum safety standards. This follows a clean pass in February 2024 at 109,125 miles, suggesting that the previous owner has addressed any necessary requirements to maintain legal compliance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eighteen-year-old light commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between December 2022 at 85,293 miles and February 2024 at 109,125 miles, where the vehicle covered over 23,000 miles in just fourteen months. This period of high activity likely accelerated wear on drivetrain components and suspension elements, though the single failure in January 2024 at 108,266 miles indicates a specific issue that was rectified quickly before the subsequent successful test. A physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points, as the age of the vehicle makes it susceptible to corrosion in sills and floor pans. While the record shows no recurring advisories, the buyer should check the suspension bushes for perished rubber and the coil springs for uneven wear. Given the mileage and age, verifying the condition of the brake discs and the state of the exhaust system is also essential to ensure that the clean MOT history is not masking developing mechanical degradation.

VLZ 8523 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
  • 123,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

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Recall Notice Outstanding

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VLZ 8523 Mileage History

  1. 03/12/202285,293 mi
  2. 31/01/2024108,262 mi+22,969 mi
  3. 17/02/2024109,125 mi+863 mi
  4. 02/05/2025123,174 mi+14,049 mi

Average of roughly 15,705 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

VLZ 8523 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 02:43
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 1700 Cdti (VLZ 8523) between November 2021 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
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ADVISORY