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WU09 PVE

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,531 mi
Last recorded107,531 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 PVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 107,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2026 107,529 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2025 72,532 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,018 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 70,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,513 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 69,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,421 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,069 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,752 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 64,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,123 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 64,123 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,435 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,645 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 55,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,879 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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WU09 PVE is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol 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 WU09 PVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU09 PVE registered?

WU09 PVE is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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