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AV59 DPU

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,475 mi
Last recorded149,475 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 DPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 149,475 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING RACK WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 149,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OF SILL SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OF SILL SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING RACK WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 137,910 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play rack to u/j (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 137,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also heavily perished /cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also heavily perished /cracked 185/60r15 Dav (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also heavily perished /cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play rack to u/j (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 136,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 134,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 131,183 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 130,263 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 128,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

play in nearside of steering rack but not thought excessive

Pass 18 Sep 2018 126,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 120,783 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 110,763 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,638 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 110,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,932 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,568 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 73,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,509 miles

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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AV59 DPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV59 DPU, 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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AV59 DPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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