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DK09 VKB

2009 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,356 mi
Last recorded184,356 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 VKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 184,356 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 184,345 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 166,423 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 161,696 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 136,160 miles

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

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

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2019 115,963 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil residue engine / gearbox area's

steering is tight when turning on right hand lock

Fail 25 Sep 2018 114,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine warning light is illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil residue engine / gearbox area's

steering is tight when turning on right hand lock

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / worn inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT NOW INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning light is on

Fail 23 Aug 2017 112,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / worn inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT NOW INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning light is on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 108,436 miles

Centre Front the centre engine support mounting is worn out and has a lot of play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

the clutch pedal anti slip pad is missing

the engine oil is low

Pass 10 Sep 2015 103,661 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 103,661 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,168 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge plus has small cut in tread area

Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,176 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,748 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,820 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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DK09 VKB is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DK09 VKB, 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 DK09 VKB registered?

DK09 VKB is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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