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BG55 YXM

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,210 mi
Last recorded152,210 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 152,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 152,210 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end danger (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 142,534 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 142,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 138,399 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 138,339 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split ( drop link ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 136,287 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 133,506 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2021 133,506 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 128,853 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 128,701 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2019 126,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 125,619 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jun 2017 123,640 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 117,499 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Jun 2016 117,499 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,228 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 111,228 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 101,381 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 101,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

water leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 92,425 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 92,410 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,729 miles

1) tyres 185 60 15 2) wheel trims fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2012 80,729 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

1) tyres 185 60 15 2) wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,511 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,744 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

left and right side front brake discs are worn and corroded

left side rear lamp damaged

service/inspection lamp on

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,813 miles

left side dipped headlamp aim is on upper limit

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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BG55 YXM is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,914 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BG55 YXM, 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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BG55 YXM is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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