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WR09 OFS

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,793 mi
Last recorded145,793 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 145,793 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 141,016 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 141,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 127,819 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective front ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 127,819 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective front ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 125,699 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 122,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 119,902 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 110,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,810 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,935 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,417 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,035 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2013 55,496 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 55,496 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f door check strap

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,093 miles

o/s/f inner rack joint play

Fail 1 Feb 2013 46,093 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s/f inner rack joint play

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,520 miles

n/s front wheel rim dented

Fail 15 Feb 2012 35,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front wheel rim dented

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 OFS is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR09 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

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

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