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BU18 UBS

2018 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,963 mi
Last recorded183,963 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Combo53,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 UBS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 183,963 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 183,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 155,947 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 145,640 miles

Rear Please note not a lot of reserve travel left on handbrake.

Fail 6 Feb 2024 145,640 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Please note not a lot of reserve travel left on handbrake.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 130,748 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 130,748 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 113,539 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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BU18 UBS is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 53,388 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 BU18 UBS, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU18 UBS registered?

BU18 UBS is a 2018 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 May 2018.

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The MOT history for BU18 UBS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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