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YP59 VAY

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,726 mi
Last recorded114,726 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 VAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 114,726 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 114,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot slightly loose and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 110,967 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 110,967 miles

Central Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 104,844 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2024 104,839 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected steering rack mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 99,797 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 99,792 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 96,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 96,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 91,809 miles

slight play in steering rackends

Fail 16 Jun 2021 91,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 30 Jun 2020 87,389 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 87,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 87,335 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 80,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,066 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,202 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 47,150 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 38,963 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 31,764 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 31,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 22,735 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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YP59 VAY is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP59 VAY, 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 YP59 VAY registered?

YP59 VAY is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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