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WV09 UGY

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,736 mi
Last recorded120,736 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 120,736 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all exhaust bushes worn / general

corrosion within all prescribed areas and all prescribed components / under carriage / all over

parking brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 10 Mar 2026 120,734 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery loose and battery terminals loose likely to touch the chassis / body of vehicle and cause short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion within all prescribed areas and all prescribed components / under carriage / all over

exhaust bushes worn

Pass 19 Feb 2025 115,643 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2025 115,643 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2024 108,079 miles

Rear 2 rear sill surfaces corrosion

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 106,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Leak at Rear of Engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting Rubber Missing from Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 99,258 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,252 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 93,252 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing securing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing, plastic arch trim (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner & outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing uneven

Fail 20 Jan 2020 86,799 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced wing, plastic arch trim (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner & outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing uneven

Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,532 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,654 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 71,654 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 63,588 miles

Offside Rear Slight play in axle bush.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,479 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,130 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,747 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 27,207 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,029 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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 UGY 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 75%.

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 UGY, 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 UGY is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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