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BF06 TUV

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

211,966 mi
Last recorded211,966 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 TUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 211,966 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 211,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 205,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 205,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 197,805 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 197,799 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Slight play in steering collum UJ

Pass 1 Nov 2021 185,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm wearing on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s and n/s inner tie rods

Fail 29 Oct 2021 185,385 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm wearing on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s and n/s inner tie rods

Pass 17 Nov 2020 181,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 181,808 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 178,378 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 178,377 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 170,501 miles

slight play in o/s inner tie rod

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

slight play in n/s inner tie rod

Fail 16 Oct 2018 170,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering column lower shaft (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

slight play in n/s inner tie rod

Pass 18 Oct 2017 158,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 18 Oct 2017 158,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Oil leak ()

exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 18 Aug 2016 145,703 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 145,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 136,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 136,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 123,305 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 112,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 98,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 86,432 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 76,563 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,919 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 61,912 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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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BF06 TUV is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,914 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 BF06 TUV, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF06 TUV is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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