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BU16 WXC

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,443 mi
Last recorded56,443 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 WXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 56,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is half split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine cube. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 52,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 r 15. tyre is just on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 52,035 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine back of the engine cube. pipe is leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 r 15. tyre is just on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 48,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2023 45,030 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 44,971 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 41,593 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 37,202 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 35,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 35,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 33,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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BU16 WXC is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 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 BU16 WXC, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU16 WXC?

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What year was BU16 WXC registered?

BU16 WXC is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is BU16 WXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 WXC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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