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WV09 SWZ

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,880 mi
Last recorded113,880 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 SWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 113,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 97,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded + Leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside front + lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and Offside rear inside wheel arch corroded not structural ...

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 97,918 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire top back engine next to fuel filter ... (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside front + lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inside will arch corroded not structural ...

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 89,483 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2022 82,276 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 73,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,745 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,314 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,000 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 58,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2017 55,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 52,293 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 50,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,631 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 48,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,513 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,815 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,859 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 20,903 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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WV09 SWZ 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 85%.

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 WV09 SWZ, 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 WV09 SWZ registered?

WV09 SWZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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