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BG07 MVJ

2007 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,468 mi
Last recorded168,468 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Combo91,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 MVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 168,468 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 168,423 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust back box broken to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 168,103 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 167,904 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 167,832 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2023 167,790 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2022 165,258 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 158,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded in areas

Pass 29 Jan 2020 152,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2019 149,048 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring corroded still complete

offside front coil spring corroded still complete

Pass 22 Dec 2017 143,228 miles

Oil leak ? engine ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil low

Pass 17 Dec 2016 128,672 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 10 Dec 2016 128,489 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 114,600 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 114,599 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 108,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 86,213 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2013 86,213 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2012 64,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 64,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,825 miles

Oil leak

slight bind to o/s/front brake

Fail 21 Nov 2011 42,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

slight bind to o/s/front brake

Pass 3 Dec 2010 19,005 miles

n/s f tyre cut in outer wall

n/s+o/s front bottom ball joint rubbers split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,714 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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BG07 MVJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,872 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 BG07 MVJ, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG07 MVJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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