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DK55 GAS

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,132 mi
Last recorded124,132 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 GAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 124,132 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

slight oil leak

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 18 Jul 2025 124,130 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 8 Jul 2024 113,522 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both headlamp lens's slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to legal req of 1.6mm inner and outer edges

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2024 113,522 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both headlamp lens's slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to legal req of 1.6mm inner and outer edges

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2023 105,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

under body starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jul 2023 105,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

under body starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2022 94,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 83,893 miles

under body starting to corrode good oil spray before winter

Fail 12 Jul 2021 83,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,210 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

inspection light on dash

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2020 74,209 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

inspection light on dash

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,158 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,441 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DK55 GAS is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,056 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 DK55 GAS, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK55 GAS registered?

DK55 GAS is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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