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SY70 VNL

2020 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,335 mi
Last recorded87,335 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Vauxhall Combo48,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY70 VNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 87,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 87,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 60,325 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 60,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,638 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 43,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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SY70 VNL is a 2020 Vauxhall Combo in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2020 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 48,958 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 SY70 VNL, 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 6 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SY70 VNL registered?

SY70 VNL is a 2020 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2020.

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