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DV59 UNJ

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,118 mi
Last recorded176,118 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 UNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 176,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 176,037 miles

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2024 167,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside & offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 167,511 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside & offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 155,720 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 155,718 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 145,474 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 145,471 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure door check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack in windscreen more than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror housing broken but glass ok

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 132,250 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 132,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 119,884 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 107,407 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 107,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,578 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 94,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,525 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 81,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,360 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,438 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,513 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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DV59 UNJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DV59 UNJ, 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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DV59 UNJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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