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DY59 WBW

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

238,177 mi
Last recorded238,177 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 WBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 238,177 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 osr / nsr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 229,060 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 osr / nsr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

water coolant low

Pass 29 Jan 2021 219,669 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn osr and nsr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged osr and nsrboth (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 219,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn osr and nsr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged osr and nsrboth (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 210,890 miles

Both side rear brake pipes slightly corroded, from front to rear

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

Nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Rear exhaust box corroded and slightly leaking gasses

Fail 24 Sep 2019 210,890 miles

Both side rear brake pipes slightly corroded, from front to rear

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

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

Nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Rear exhaust box corroded and slightly leaking gasses

Pass 18 Sep 2018 200,908 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 200,908 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING BOLD ON EDGES - 185 60 15 88H

O/S/R TYRE PUNCTURE - MARKED YELLOW

Pass 20 Sep 2017 182,972 miles

SLIGHT PLAY DEVELOPING IN BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS

SPANNER LIGHT ON

UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 20 Sep 2017 182,972 miles

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY DEVELOPING IN BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS

SPANNER LIGHT ON

UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 22 Sep 2016 164,421 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 164,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 146,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower crack in windscreen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in the tread

Pass 9 Sep 2014 127,238 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 115,163 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 115,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

distortion to nearside rear seat belt

drivers seat cushon worn

drivers wiper blade some wear

fuel pipe drooping

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside number plate lamp dim

Fail 26 Oct 2012 85,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

distortion to nearside rear seat belt

drivers seat cushon worn

drivers wiper blade some wear

fuel pipe drooping

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside number plate lamp dim

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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DY59 WBW is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY59 WBW, 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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DY59 WBW is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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