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EF55 VWJ

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,679 mi
Last recorded149,679 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 VWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 149,679 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 148,079 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 143,451 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 138,187 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 133,934 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 131,745 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 128,076 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 124,040 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess gaiter split (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 119,870 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 119,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 115,327 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 109,865 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2015 107,678 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 107,677 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 103,547 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

screw in N/S/R tyre and 2 small cuts in O/S/R tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2014 103,547 miles

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

screw in N/S/R tyre and 2 small cuts in O/S/R tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 84,263 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,086 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,608 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,463 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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EF55 VWJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF55 VWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF55 VWJ?

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What year was EF55 VWJ registered?

EF55 VWJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is EF55 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 VWJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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