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BV59 VGX

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,216 mi
Last recorded197,216 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 VGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 197,216 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 195,254 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 195,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch has corrosion hole within the given requirements (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken white light showing (4.5.4 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip x2 outside the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate slight deteriorating

poor corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2023 191,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 187,813 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f steering rack has slight play in ( inner ) tie rod

Fail 8 Sep 2022 187,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f + n/s/f steering rack has slight play in ( inner ) tie rod

Pass 17 Sep 2021 183,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 179,432 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 174,678 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 174,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 168,713 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

suspect rear shock absorbers becoming weak

Pass 8 Sep 2017 162,224 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 156,340 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

suspect fuel leak filter area

Pass 18 Sep 2015 151,786 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch worn.

hand brake requires adjustment.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 151,786 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

clutch worn.

hand brake requires adjustment.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 146,767 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 137,345 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 137,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 89,359 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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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BV59 VGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV59 VGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV59 VGX registered?

BV59 VGX is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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