
Vauxhall Combo
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,686 cc
L56 PTMMOT history
L56 PTM is a silver diesel Vauxhall Combo first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 170,547 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 170,547 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 8,868 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L56 PTM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Combo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,686 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L56 PTM was last recorded at 170,547 miles on 15 Nov 2023, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 170,530 miles · 13 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 8,868 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 170,547 miles
- 2022 – 164,231 miles
- 2021 – 154,420 miles
- 2020 – 144,160 miles
- 2019 – 135,132 miles
- 2018 – 124,527 miles
- 2017 – 112,765 miles
- 2016 – 101,222 miles
- 2015 – 95,491 miles
- 2014 – 90,550 miles
- 2013 – 81,959 miles
- 2012 – 71,957 miles
- 2011 – 62,690 miles
- 2010 – 54,329 miles
- 2009 – 46,178 miles
- 2008 – 37,468 miles
- 2007 – 27,906 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXI BLOWING
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 15 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,547 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 170,547 miles
- Test number
- 522817312067
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail170,530 miles (+6,299)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,530 miles
- Test number
- 317962723598
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,231 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 164,231 miles
- Test number
- 542607623773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,226 miles (+9,806)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,226 miles
- Test number
- 838173118637
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,420 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 154,420 miles
- Test number
- 952286555993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,419 miles (+10,259)3 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,419 miles
- Test number
- 296260892260
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass144,160 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 144,160 miles
- Test number
- 663023346173
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXI BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))
Fail144,160 miles (+9,028)3 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,160 miles
- Test number
- 459026915834
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture nearside front to back (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system split on RBT (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to back (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested BRAKE SPLIT DURING TEST (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorBrake performance not tested HAND BRAKE CABLE SNAPPED DURING TEST (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working wiring fault (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEXI BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))
Pass135,132 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 135,132 miles
- Test number
- 155458515597
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail135,132 miles (+10,605)3 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,132 miles
- Test number
- 474084235485
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass124,527 miles (+11,762)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 124,527 miles
- Test number
- 136739753398
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has slight brake bind
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass112,765 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 112,765 miles
- Test number
- 862086319401
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryLight on dash
Fail112,764 miles (+11,542)3 failures2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,764 miles
- Test number
- 837229296002
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryLight on dash
Pass101,222 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 101,222 miles
- Test number
- 567221680247
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear silencer (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside front outer cv gaitor slightly detiorated
- AdvisoryOil leak gearbox / lower engine
- AdvisoryTemp repair rear lamps
Fail101,212 miles (+5,721)7 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,212 miles
- Test number
- 919317814595
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear silencer (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished / cracking
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges bald but not exposing cords at time of mot test
- AdvisoryNearside front outer cv gaitor slightly detiorated
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing low inner edge bald but not exposing cords at time of mot test
- AdvisoryOil leak gearbox / lower engine
- AdvisoryPads wearing thin
- AdvisoryTemp repair rear lamps
Pass95,491 miles (+4,941)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 95,491 miles
- Test number
- 854649273178
- AdvisoryBrakes pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryFront drop links worn
- AdvisoryPads wearing thin
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryShocker tops worn
- AdvisoryWishbone bushes worn
Pass90,550 miles (+1)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 90,550 miles
- Test number
- 655464294243
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine light on
- NoteMileage dim
- NoteRear tyres wearing inner edges
Fail90,549 miles (+8,590)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,549 miles
- Test number
- 857003694240
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteEngine light on
- NoteMileage dim
- NoteRear tyres wearing inner edges
Fail81,959 miles1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,959 miles
- Test number
- 407042903403
- Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteEngine light on
- NoteMileage fade only just visuable
Pass81,959 miles (+10,002)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 81,959 miles
- Test number
- 947782703300
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteEngine light on
- NoteMileage fade only just visuable
Pass71,957 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 71,957 miles
- Test number
- 509904602319
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak gearbox driveshaft seal
Fail71,956 miles (+9,266)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,956 miles
- Test number
- 328153202394
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak gearbox driveshaft seal
Pass62,690 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 62,690 miles
- Test number
- 318423991424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail62,688 miles (+8,359)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,688 miles
- Test number
- 905273591203
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass54,329 miles (+8,151)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 54,329 miles
- Test number
- 352424680497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,178 miles (+8,710)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 46,178 miles
- Test number
- 894595589277
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering arm
Fail37,468 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,468 miles
- Test number
- 413039788278
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass37,468 miles (+9,562)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 37,468 miles
- Test number
- 443959588272
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass27,906 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 27,906 miles
- Test number
- 323138487265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Questions about L56 PTM
- Does L56 PTM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L56 PTM expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L56 PTM?
- The MOT on L56 PTM expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L56 PTM done?
- L56 PTM was recorded at 170,547 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2023, an average of 8,868 miles a year.
- Has L56 PTM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L56 PTM has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L56 PTM ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L56 PTM find?
- L56 PTM passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.
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