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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.

L56 PTM silver Vauxhall Combo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Combo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass170,547 miles
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass164,231 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,231 miles
    Test number
    542607623773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. Pass154,420 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,420 miles
    Test number
    952286555993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Pass54,329 miles (+8,151)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,329 miles
    Test number
    352424680497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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
  27. 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)
  28. 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)
  29. 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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