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Vauxhall Combo

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,248 cc

L70 MRDMOT history

L70 MRD is a silver diesel Vauxhall Combo first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 227,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L70 MRD silver Vauxhall Combo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Combo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
227,713 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 MRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Combo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 MRD was last recorded at 227,713 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,868 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,845 miles
Average per year
8,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,713 miles
  • 2025 – 222,868 miles
  • 2024 – 218,592 miles
  • 2023 – 214,219 miles
  • 2021 – 208,920 miles
  • 2020 – 204,298 miles
  • 2019 – 195,922 miles
  • 2018 – 186,885 miles
  • 2017 – 179,607 miles
  • 2016 – 171,076 miles
  • 2015 – 161,652 miles
  • 2014 – 150,860 miles
  • 2013 – 139,237 miles
  • 2012 – 124,260 miles
  • 2011 – 96,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,713 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,713 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    227,713 miles
    Test number
    810801218306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass222,868 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    222,868 miles
    Test number
    854688494125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass218,592 miles (+4,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    218,592 miles
    Test number
    752909148229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass214,219 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    214,219 miles
    Test number
    456309964325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass208,920 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    208,920 miles
    Test number
    827618849485
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREVERSE LAMPS INOPERATIVE
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail208,920 miles (+4,622)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,920 miles
    Test number
    425512979284
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREVERSE LAMPS INOPERATIVE
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass204,298 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    204,298 miles
    Test number
    320557557762
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail204,275 miles2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,275 miles
    Test number
    151533921004
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  9. Fail204,275 miles (+8,353)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,275 miles
    Test number
    534896411964
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  10. Pass195,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    195,922 miles
    Test number
    990732628039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail195,922 miles (+9,037)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,922 miles
    Test number
    492834396965
    • MajorFront 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass186,885 miles (+7,278)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    186,885 miles
    Test number
    551229259497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail179,607 miles (+8,531)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,607 miles
    Test number
    138032752717
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass171,076 miles (+9,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    171,076 miles
    Test number
    466721067845
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner treads (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass161,652 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    161,652 miles
    Test number
    635747644608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail161,650 miles (+10,790)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,650 miles
    Test number
    175369050547
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  17. Pass150,860 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    150,860 miles
    Test number
    535296514286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail150,809 miles (+11,572)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,809 miles
    Test number
    435133514281
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass139,237 miles (+14,977)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    139,237 miles
    Test number
    917778003240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass124,260 miles (+27,278)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    124,260 miles
    Test number
    145717482117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,982 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,982 miles
    Test number
    187957281125
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass96,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,982 miles
    Test number
    209727181418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L70 MRD

Does L70 MRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 MRD is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 MRD?
The MOT on L70 MRD is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 MRD done?
L70 MRD was recorded at 227,713 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,972 miles a year.
Has L70 MRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 MRD has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L70 MRD 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 L70 MRD find?
L70 MRD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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