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DS16 OJL

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,493 mi
Last recorded139,493 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 OJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 139,493 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 136,192 miles

slight leak from exhaust tailbox

Pass 13 Dec 2023 124,821 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm bush(front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm bush(front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 124,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Damaged, likely to cause injury (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damage (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm bush(front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm bush(front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 102,394 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,542 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 82,542 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bearing seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bearing seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 69,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 69,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 46,578 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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DS16 OJL is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS16 OJL, 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 DS16 OJL registered?

DS16 OJL is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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