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WV09 UAP

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,315 mi
Last recorded156,315 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 156,315 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 156,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 152,038 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 152,022 miles

Emissions unable to be completed BACKBOX (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 148,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 145,319 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

OIL LEAK

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 145,269 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak PIPE TO BACK BOX AND WELDS ON FLEXY (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

OIL LEAK

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 140,610 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 16 Mar 2019 133,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 133,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 130,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

windscreen wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 31 Oct 2016 16,363 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,783 miles

Exhaust fouling Gearbox mount (rear)

Lower steering column pinch bolt loose

Fail 26 Oct 2015 104,783 miles

Exhaust fouling Gearbox mount (rear)

Lower steering column pinch bolt loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,631 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,368 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,244 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,438 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 45,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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