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FG59 BWU

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,049 mi
Last recorded114,049 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 BWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 114,049 miles

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

Offside rear tyre scrubbed off on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2025 114,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear tyre scrubbed off on inner edge

Rear brake balance poor

Pass 20 Nov 2024 108,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2023 102,404 miles

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

front lower engine mount rubber bush deteriorating

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

n/s/r number plate light dim

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 185/60r15( bald)

Fail 15 Nov 2023 102,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened rearmost rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened rearmost rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

n/s/r number plate light dim

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 185/60r15( bald)

Pass 10 Nov 2022 97,679 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,435 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside handbrake weak may need adjusting

Rear gear box\ engine mount bush worn

Fail 5 Nov 2020 88,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside handbrake weak may need adjusting

Rear gear box\ engine mount bush worn

Pass 2 Nov 2019 83,566 miles

Rear gearbox mount rubber very poor

Fail 2 Nov 2019 83,566 miles

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

Rear gearbox mount rubber very poor

Pass 12 Nov 2018 77,361 miles

Rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Chip in windscreen

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 77,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,739 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,877 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 63,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 56,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,111 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly..

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,427 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,914 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

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FG59 BWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG59 BWU, 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 FG59 BWU registered?

FG59 BWU is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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