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WV09 TVC

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,595 mi
Last recorded128,595 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 128,595 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 122,025 miles

Nearside Handbrake performance low in comparison to offside but still within permitted guidelines for imbalance/efficiency.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also notable perishing to sidewalls & nail in tread pattern 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also notable perishing to sidewalls 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lights not working - (PRE SEPT 2009 MODEL)

Fail 24 May 2023 122,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Handbrake performance low in comparison to offside but still within permitted guidelines for imbalance/efficiency.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also notable perishing to sidewalls & nail in tread pattern 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also notable perishing to sidewalls 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lights not working - (PRE SEPT 2009 MODEL)

Pass 9 May 2022 115,965 miles

front windscreen wipers split

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 May 2022 115,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

front windscreen wipers split

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2021 110,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 175/70 14 ()

Offside Rear brake slightly slow to react

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 110,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 175/70 14 ()

Offside Rear brake slightly slow to react

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 105,396 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70 14 also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70 14 also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 105,396 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70 14 also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70 14 also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 99,433 miles

Front cant see thickness of brake pads.

Front flexi pipe deteriated

Fail 23 May 2019 99,423 miles

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

Front cant see thickness of brake pads.

Front flexi pipe deteriated

Pass 13 May 2018 89,518 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 81,845 miles

Offside Rear osr door wont open from outside.

Fail 23 May 2017 81,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear osr door wont open from outside.

Pass 25 May 2016 72,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 May 2015 62,800 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 52,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,418 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,792 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 33,054 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 TVC 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 WV09 TVC, 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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WV09 TVC is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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