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WV09 UCO

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,865 mi
Last recorded133,865 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 133,865 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 133,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 127,058 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2025 127,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON MOT LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON MOT LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2023 116,291 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 111,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,504 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 86,096 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer slight hole in outer casing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,243 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,729 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 59,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,694 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 52,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,958 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,892 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,224 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,344 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,260 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 UCO is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

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

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