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BG09 OSJ

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,161 mi
Last recorded202,161 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 OSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 202,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 202,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 201,234 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 197,211 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 190,504 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 172,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 154,568 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 154,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 134,889 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,714 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 120,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 103,599 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 94,815 miles

wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2013 94,815 miles

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

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

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 71,439 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BG09 OSJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BG09 OSJ, 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 BG09 OSJ registered?

BG09 OSJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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