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D26 RLR

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,541 mi
Last recorded133,541 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 RLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 133,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 133,539 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear box (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 127,242 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 119,411 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 119,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 113,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 113,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,730 miles

inner edge of both front tyres worn

n/s washer jet not hitting screen

signs of leakage o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,480 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

cover missing from rear of o/s headlamp

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight exhaust leak and rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 92,480 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

cover missing from rear of o/s headlamp

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight exhaust leak and rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,640 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 78,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,639 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 67,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,451 miles

engine cover fitted

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,219 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 50,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,052 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 43,052 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,912 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 33,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,503 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,868 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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D26 RLR is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 D26 RLR, 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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D26 RLR is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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