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DP16 DVL

2016 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,171 mi
Last recorded96,171 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 DVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,171 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 96,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 90,840 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,252 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 77,252 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 69,216 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges 185/65/15 t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 58,603 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 49,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 39,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 39,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,471 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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DP16 DVL is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DP16 DVL, 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 DP16 DVL registered?

DP16 DVL is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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