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DX16 DFJ

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,518 mi
Last recorded124,518 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 DFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 124,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [inner surface slightly] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 124,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [inner surface slightly] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 117,786 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 117,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 114,006 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 114,003 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil leaking from inter cooler pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 97,177 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 97,140 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large crack in drivers view (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,103 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 86,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,211 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 78,211 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,720 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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DX16 DFJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DX16 DFJ, 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 DX16 DFJ registered?

DX16 DFJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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