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YD59 VLJ

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,452 mi
Last recorded84,452 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 VLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 84,452 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 84,449 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 67,719 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 63,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 60,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides dust cover mounting flange (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 60,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides dust cover mounting flange (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,935 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 49,627 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 46,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe cracking of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe cracking of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 46,742 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe cracking of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe cracking of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 39,847 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorted

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 33,661 miles

Oil leak ()

Uneven wear of tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,718 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,487 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 20,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres have extensive cracking of walls

Pass 9 Oct 2014 16,459 miles

offside front and rear tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,304 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,675 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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YD59 VLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD59 VLJ, 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 YD59 VLJ registered?

YD59 VLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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