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WV09 TPU

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,430 mi
Last recorded136,430 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 136,430 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 136,430 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 130,864 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 124,825 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 124,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 120,633 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 120,633 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 117,160 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 117,160 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,033 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 108,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack or inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubbed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,048 miles

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

engine covers fitted

front lower gear box steady deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

front lower gearbox steady deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

front lower gear box steady deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 60,797 miles

o/s/r sticker covering tread

Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,334 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,341 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link top boot split

nearside front outer cv gaiter inner side loose

slight white showing offside rear indicator

Fail 31 Jan 2012 33,341 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar drop link top boot split

nearside front outer cv gaiter inner side loose

slight white showing offside rear indicator

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 TPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TPU, 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 WV09 TPU registered?

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

Is WV09 TPU safe to buy?

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