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BD09 VNE

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,955 mi
Last recorded103,955 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 VNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 103,955 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 103,953 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush | both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 102,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,459 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 96,294 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 96,294 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,590 miles

excessive water hose deterioration through fuel leak

Fail 27 Aug 2019 94,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from filter head (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

excessive water hose deterioration through fuel leak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,554 miles

rear axle is corroding

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal grip provision is missing

exhaust system is corroding

offside rear tyre slightly unevenly worn on tread surface

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight; both sides ()

sump pan corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 78,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight; both sides ()

sump pan corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,045 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,045 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,282 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 46,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,237 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,183 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,613 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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BD09 VNE is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD09 VNE, 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 BD09 VNE registered?

BD09 VNE is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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