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BF56 XHU

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

210,355 mi
Last recorded210,355 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 XHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 210,355 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Pump not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 198,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 198,627 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 192,246 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 181,379 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 181,369 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 176,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 174,904 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 174,904 miles

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 173,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 169,294 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 169,294 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 162,915 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 162,915 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 155,276 miles

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Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge, cords not exposed

Fail 20 May 2015 155,276 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge, cords not exposed

Pass 29 Apr 2014 148,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 140,040 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 140,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 129,601 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 129,591 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 115,234 miles

w/screen washers frozen

Fail 1 Dec 2009 93,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge and has a cut in the tread unable to determine if deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 1 Dec 2009 93,463 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge and has a cut in the tread unable to determine if deep enough to reach the cords

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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BF56 XHU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF56 XHU, 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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BF56 XHU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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