CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE09 WLN

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

263,832 mi
Last recorded263,832 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 WLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 263,832 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2024 256,711 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear Reg (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 253,175 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 253,175 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected Leaking from calliper to hose (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 247,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 239,745 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 239,358 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 232,891 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 232,891 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 215,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 215,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 194,791 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 194,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 173,081 miles

N/S and O/S front wheel arch trims missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front screen cracked below drivers view

Fail 3 Feb 2017 173,080 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S and O/S (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high N/S and O/S (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S and O/S front wheel arch trims missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front screen cracked below drivers view

Pass 27 Jan 2016 153,719 miles

both rear indicators getting dis-coloured

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

exhaust rear silencer deterioating

indicator switch difficult to operate but ok at test

visible pattern only on inner edges of offside front and rear tyres

Fail 27 Jan 2016 153,716 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both rear indicators getting dis-coloured

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

exhaust rear silencer deterioating

indicator switch difficult to operate but ok at test

visible pattern only on inner edges of offside front and rear tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2015 136,118 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 118,563 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,159 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 70,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,926 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE09 WLN is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE09 WLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE09 WLN?

You can check the full history of FE09 WLN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE09 WLN registered?

FE09 WLN is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is FE09 WLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE09 WLN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE09 WLN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE09 WLN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.