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DP16 VVC

2016 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,597 mi
Last recorded109,597 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Combo73,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 VVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 109,597 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 109,597 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 101,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit 1.6 m/m and wearing very badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limity 1.6 m/m and weatring very badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear indector wiring broken

Fail 15 Mar 2025 101,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit 1.6 m/m and wearing very badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limity 1.6 m/m and weatring very badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear indector wiring broken

Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,931 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 90,304 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 90,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush not attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 81,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 81,129 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower gearbox stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 79,659 miles

Central Lower advice metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded advice starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded advice starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 68,260 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 68,260 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,991 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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DP16 VVC is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

DP16 VVC is a 2016 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 August 2016.

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