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WR09 OEK

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,651 mi
Last recorded156,651 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 OEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 156,651 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW 18%

Pass 14 Apr 2025 141,032 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 141,031 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 120,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 120,910 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 105,764 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,939 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 101,938 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 May 2021 86,078 miles

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

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

different sized tyres fitted to both front and rear axles

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,733 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2020 74,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2019 63,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 51,407 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 51,407 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

small chips in screen

Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,201 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 36,201 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,204 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 24,601 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,254 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,122 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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WR09 OEK is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR09 OEK, 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 WR09 OEK registered?

WR09 OEK is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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