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DY09 FDG

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,185 mi
Last recorded146,185 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 FDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 146,185 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 141,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 141,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 137,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner TRACK ARM STARTING PLAY

Nearside Front SHOCKER STARTING TO MIST

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

Pass 19 May 2022 135,246 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE

Pass 3 Jun 2021 133,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule banjo pipe rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule banjo pipe rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake req service, strip/clean adjust,cables stiff

Pass 12 Jun 2020 131,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 128,301 miles

Offside Front Anti roll bar link gaiter splitting.

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link gaiter splitting.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 May 2019 128,301 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link gaiter splitting.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti roll bar link gaiter splitting.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 125,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 123,295 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,223 miles
Fail 29 May 2016 113,223 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 106,271 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 106,271 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 98,373 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 98,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 91,305 miles

front brake discs worn

spare tyre tread low

Pass 18 May 2012 82,843 miles

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

windscreen damaged outside swept zones

Fail 15 May 2012 82,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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DY09 FDG is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DY09 FDG, 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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What year was DY09 FDG registered?

DY09 FDG is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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