Vauxhall Combo
Green · Diesel · 2011 · 1,248 cc
L8 HYDMOT history
L8 HYD is a green diesel Vauxhall Combo first used on 24 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 174,097 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 174,097 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,307 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 HYD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Combo
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 24 Aug 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 HYD was last recorded at 174,097 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Oct 2021: 72,966 miles, lower than 150,673 miles on 29 Oct 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 174,082 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 7,307 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 174,097 miles
- 2024 – 170,976 miles
- 2023 – 165,846 miles
- 2022 – 164,656 miles
- 2021 – 72,968 miles
- 2020 – 150,673 miles
- 2019 – 146,155 miles
- 2015 – 140,796 miles
- 2014 – 92,922 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,097 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil cooler pipe slight leak of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 8 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,097 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 174,097 miles
- Test number
- 569432162442
- AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
Fail174,097 miles (+15)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,097 miles
- Test number
- 534142361016
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated
Fail174,082 miles (+3,106)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,082 miles
- Test number
- 151051657308
- DangerousCentral Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened springs both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass170,976 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 170,976 miles
- Test number
- 922526475938
- AdvisoryOil cooler pipe slight leak of oil
Fail170,974 miles (+5,128)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,974 miles
- Test number
- 543393319587
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil cooler pipe slight leak of oil
Pass165,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 165,846 miles
- Test number
- 544642899922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,846 miles (+1,190)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,846 miles
- Test number
- 136315185946
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Pass164,656 miles (+91,688)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 164,656 miles
- Test number
- 782625970983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,968 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 72,968 miles
- Test number
- 739033347184
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail72,966 miles (-77,707)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,966 miles
- Test number
- 373403247634
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass150,673 miles (+4,518)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 150,673 miles
- Test number
- 136391439917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,155 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 146,155 miles
- Test number
- 649608717815
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 409548813406
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 469245461311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass140,796 miles (+47,874)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 140,796 miles
- Test number
- 384989590328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,922 miles (+805)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 92,922 miles
- Test number
- 729455864246
- NoteOil leak
Fail92,117 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,117 miles
- Test number
- 707201654264
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about L8 HYD
- Does L8 HYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HYD is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L8 HYD?
- The MOT on L8 HYD is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 HYD done?
- L8 HYD was recorded at 174,097 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 7,307 miles a year.
- Has L8 HYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 HYD has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 HYD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 HYD find?
- L8 HYD passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: headlamps deteriorated.
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