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C18 BDW

2016 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,467 mi
Last recorded67,467 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 BDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 67,467 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 131,016 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 60,101 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 127,950 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 127,950 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2023 50,544 miles

Nearside Front Strut dust boot damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Both rear bump stops damaged

Rear Diff leak

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 121,196 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 40,451 miles

Brake light symbol on (Red) Brake wear indicator broken

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 115,477 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts are lumpy (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 32,720 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 32,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 109,202 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 32,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 31,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 31,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 106,209 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 106,207 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,346 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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C18 BDW is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,309 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 C18 BDW, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C18 BDW registered?

C18 BDW is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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