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DU56 HKL

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,037 mi
Last recorded132,037 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 HKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 132,037 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 131,928 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 129,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 129,167 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2023 129,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,688 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jul 2022 128,680 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 126,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 117,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

front brake discs worn

fuel smell under bonnet , engine cover fitted fuelfilter area damp

gear boxdamp

temp repair spair wheel carrier

Fail 17 Jul 2020 117,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

both rear light unit loose

front brake discs worn

fuel smell under bonnet , engine cover fitted fuelfilter area damp

gear boxdamp

temp repair spair wheel carrier

Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,213 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

both front shocks damp

fuel filter housing area damp

gear box damp with oil

rear exhaust box corroded slight blow

Fail 4 Dec 2018 102,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

both front shocks damp

fuel filter housing area damp

gear box damp with oil

rear exhaust box corroded slight blow

Pass 5 Dec 2017 90,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn edges low inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shocks damp

fuel filter housing damp, underside damp with fluid (engine, gearbox)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,466 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged

both front shocks damp

chips in screen

Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front tyre worn on limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges on limit

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged

Offside Front tyre worn edges on limit and perished

both front shocks damp

chips in screen

Pass 7 Dec 2015 71,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 866,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight corrosion rear silencer

Pass 16 Apr 2015 866,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion rear silencer

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,607 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,860 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,916 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,539 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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DU56 HKL is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU56 HKL, 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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DU56 HKL is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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