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DL16 DKN

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

291,178 mi
Last recorded291,178 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 DKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 291,178 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater outer lens damage

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

Offside Front Side repeater outer lens damage

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 291,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater outer lens damage

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

Offside Front Side repeater outer lens damage

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 275,371 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 275,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 162,601 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 162,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 156,331 miles

engine oil light flashing through out test but dip stick shows sufficient oil in engine

Fail 29 Mar 2023 156,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine oil light flashing through out test but dip stick shows sufficient oil in engine

Pass 22 Dec 2021 117,334 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing slightly rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 117,056 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake lever insecure to floor (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing slightly rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 28,558 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,409 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
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DL16 DKN is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DL16 DKN, 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.

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DL16 DKN is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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