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BV56 MEU

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

144,100 mi
Last recorded144,100 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 MEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 144,100 miles

Advise front wipers

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 144,100 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Advise front wipers

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 138,699 miles

back box in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2023 133,794 miles

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

rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2023 133,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2022 127,993 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Wipers not parking automatically

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake cable deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2022 127,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Wipers not parking automatically

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake cable deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2021 121,729 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake outer cable deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2021 121,722 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake outer cable deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 118,348 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 114,294 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low, inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear section of exhaust corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2019 114,294 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low, inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear section of exhaust corroded.

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 106,916 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, partially covered by trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Windscreen has light scratching from previously fitted faulty wiper

Fail 23 Oct 2018 106,916 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, partially covered by trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Windscreen has light scratching from previously fitted faulty wiper

Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 20 Oct 2016 89,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,210 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 82,210 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,396 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,661 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 58,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,288 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,248 miles

front tyres wearing low

nearside wiper blade split

piece of metal stuck in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2011 52,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing low

nearside wiper blade split

piece of metal stuck in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,048 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 46,048 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,359 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 35,359 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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BV56 MEU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BV56 MEU, 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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BV56 MEU is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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