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WV09 UKE

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,041 mi
Last recorded84,041 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 84,041 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2024 84,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,651 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 66,294 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,047 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 65,046 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,799 miles

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

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

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

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

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,586 miles

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

Both rear axle bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s steering rack arm joint has slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2019 61,056 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s rises ahead of offside (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,834 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,948 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 55,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,875 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front springs have slight corrosion on lower coil

both rear and o/s-f tyres inner edge heavily worn

engine cover fitted at time of test obscuring some items in engine bay

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,994 miles

Brake pipes greased.

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 46,758 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,758 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 39,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,367 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,326 miles

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

crack in number plate front

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 UKE 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 73.7%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

WV09 UKE is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is WV09 UKE safe to buy?

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