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CV16 VBC

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,294 mi
Last recorded59,294 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 VBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 59,294 miles

Corrosion on rear road wheels

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both,more so n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both inner control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 54,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to o/s/r corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

road wheels corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 54,204 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative n/s and o/s (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to o/s/r corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

road wheels corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 43,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to o/s/r corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 43,167 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to o/s/r corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 34,625 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 28,241 miles

Offside Front strut top bearing worn slightly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 22,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 17,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 17,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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CV16 VBC is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 CV16 VBC, 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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CV16 VBC is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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