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DL16 DTU

2016 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,009 mi
Last recorded116,009 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 DTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 116,009 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 115,702 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 102,781 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 54,180 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 70,609 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 70,289 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER ARM,OR LINKAGE ISSUE. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 36,038 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 36,038 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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2021 28,727 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 20,834 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 20,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 19,540 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 DTU is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL16 DTU, 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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What year was DL16 DTU registered?

DL16 DTU is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is DL16 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL16 DTU shows 12 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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