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A1 MWF

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

165,643 mi
Last recorded165,643 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 165,643 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 165,641 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 165,157 miles

Engine management light turned off at time of test, may require further investigation

Fail 5 Apr 2025 165,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine management light turned off at time of test, may require further investigation

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 162,843 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 162,843 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 161,764 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 161,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,656 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 139,655 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from turbo boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 118,486 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

instrument cluster has slight fault

Fail 29 Dec 2021 118,486 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both rough in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

instrument cluster has slight fault

oil light flashing

Pass 20 Jan 2021 103,341 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 74,218 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 74,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 54,818 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 54,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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A1 MWF is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 MWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A1 MWF registered?

A1 MWF is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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