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YC09 VAJ

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,269 mi
Last recorded167,269 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 VAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 167,269 miles

crack on offside mirror

Pass 30 Apr 2019 136,112 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 136,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear backplate insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2018 126,045 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 126,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,666 miles

Nearside Rear back plate badly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 116,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear back plate badly corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

spare tyre low tread

Pass 9 May 2016 106,844 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 106,826 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both nearside wheels slight bind

Pass 11 May 2015 96,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 77,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre close to limit and bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2013 65,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight damage to windscreen n/s

Pass 4 May 2012 36,251 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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YC09 VAJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC09 VAJ, 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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YC09 VAJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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