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FG09 XCH

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,627 mi
Last recorded121,627 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 XCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 121,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 112,439 miles

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

slight blow from exhaust front flexy pipe

Fail 30 Jul 2024 111,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 99,540 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 99,540 miles

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside front steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 88,860 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2021 85,678 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 80,913 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 80,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

cracks in off side rear tyre wall but no cords showing

oil leaks gearbox/engine

Fail 14 May 2019 80,705 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken on lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

cracks in off side rear tyre wall but no cords showing

oil leaks gearbox/engine

Pass 29 May 2018 80,402 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 80,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 80,075 miles

o/side front tyre only just legal

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 May 2016 79,630 miles

Added 2 litres Engine oil

n/side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 May 2016 79,630 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Added 2 litres Engine oil

front brake discs worn

n/side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 May 2015 79,159 miles

engine management light showing malfunction

front brake discs badley corroded on inner face

o/side front tyre worn on edge

sump pan badley corroded and leaking oil

Pass 28 May 2014 78,571 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2014 78,568 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 77,775 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 77,774 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 58,908 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 58,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FG09 XCH is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc 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 FG09 XCH, 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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FG09 XCH is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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