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MJ10 XGU

2010 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

135,032 mi
Last recorded135,032 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Combo74,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 XGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 135,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 116,548 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake outer cables corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2025 116,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake outer cables corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,655 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 113,655 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 110,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 108,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 106,657 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 106,655 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 105,614 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 105,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 103,661 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,529 miles

Nearside slight play inner steering link

Fail 29 Mar 2018 101,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside slight play inner steering link

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 99,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2017 99,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 95,191 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread splitting

engine management light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear silencer casing heavily corroded and in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2015 91,670 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 91,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 82,307 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 82,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 68,904 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 68,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

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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MJ10 XGU is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 74,357 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 MJ10 XGU, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ10 XGU is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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