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VU15 SWW

2015 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,582 mi
Last recorded130,582 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Combo79,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 SWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 130,582 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Rear support rubber split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush's starting to perish / de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 130,582 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective Rear support rubber split

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush's starting to perish / de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 125,909 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bush's deteriorated /de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 125,909 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding slow to release (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bush's deteriorated /de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 121,177 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,933 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,943 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 103,711 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 95,994 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 87,593 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 57,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,637 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
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VU15 SWW is a 2015 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 79,434 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 VU15 SWW, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU15 SWW registered?

VU15 SWW is a 2015 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is VU15 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU15 SWW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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