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WV09 TPO

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,396 mi
Last recorded161,396 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 161,396 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play

Rear suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2025 161,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play

Rear suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 152,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 144,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi slight blow

Pass 9 Nov 2022 138,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 128,342 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

wipers do not return to stop position

Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,639 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 114,459 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 114,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 106,145 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,693 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 89,167 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,362 miles

Nearside slight movment in steering rack bush

Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,023 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,811 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 57,811 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,149 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 37,647 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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WV09 TPO is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TPO, 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 TPO registered?

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

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