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AF09 LVA

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,584 mi
Last recorded153,584 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 153,584 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 153,577 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 147,153 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 141,932 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 141,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 137,139 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 137,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 136,699 miles

Offside front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 29 Jan 2021 132,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 134,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 129,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside outer cv boot weeping grease

rear exhaust box slight blow from tail pipe

rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 29 Jan 2020 129,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside outer cv boot weeping grease

rear exhaust box slight blow from tail pipe

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 31 Jan 2019 124,579 miles

nearside front track-rod end slight play

nearside front tyre perished

offside front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2018 120,653 miles

both front anti roll bar link-rods lower dust covers deteriorated

offside front track rod end slight play

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 20 Jan 2017 116,341 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Exhaust silencer has a minor leak of gases and is deteriorating

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limits

Fail 19 Jan 2017 116,340 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Exhaust silencer has a minor leak of gases and is deteriorating

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limits

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Nearside front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,799 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 112,799 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 105,715 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 105,715 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,046 miles

play in both drop links

Fail 14 Mar 2013 89,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in both drop links

Fail 13 Apr 2012 67,127 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,127 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

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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AF09 LVA is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,056 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 AF09 LVA, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF09 LVA is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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