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Vauxhall Combo

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,686 cc

LA51 CAFMOT history

LA51 CAF is a white diesel Vauxhall Combo first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

LA51 CAF white Vauxhall Combo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Combo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,055 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 CAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Combo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 CAF was last recorded at 155,055 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,990 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
7,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,055 miles
  • 2024 – 140,779 miles
  • 2023 – 135,791 miles
  • 2022 – 128,444 miles
  • 2021 – 121,727 miles
  • 2020 – 115,030 miles
  • 2019 – 108,625 miles
  • 2018 – 99,830 miles
  • 2017 – 86,817 miles
  • 2016 – 81,908 miles
  • 2015 – 72,853 miles
  • 2014 – 65,068 miles
  • 2013 – 57,972 miles
  • 2012 – 48,551 miles
  • 2011 – 43,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,055 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,055 miles (+65)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,055 miles
    Test number
    716479867629
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail154,990 miles (+14,211)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,990 miles
    Test number
    933425230247
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass140,779 miles (+33)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,779 miles
    Test number
    643035750850
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail140,746 miles (+4,955)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,746 miles
    Test number
    425498544285
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass135,791 miles (+7,347)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,791 miles
    Test number
    391912553554
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,444 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,444 miles
    Test number
    808860240587
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  7. Fail128,444 miles (+6,717)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,444 miles
    Test number
    910469042355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  8. Pass121,727 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,727 miles
    Test number
    222191659793
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail121,727 miles (+6,697)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,727 miles
    Test number
    889650840325
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass115,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,030 miles
    Test number
    706454572716
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail115,030 miles (+6,405)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,030 miles
    Test number
    600725534936
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass108,625 miles (+8,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,625 miles
    Test number
    628076623231
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play @ limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) play n/s inner rack area @ limit. Feels like guide bush worn very close or @ limit so will need a new rack soon

  13. Pass99,830 miles (+13,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,830 miles
    Test number
    334747985707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  14. Pass86,817 miles (+4,909)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,817 miles
    Test number
    204900300747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,908 miles (+9,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,908 miles
    Test number
    162510073595
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

  16. Pass72,853 miles (+7,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,853 miles
    Test number
    324841634863
    • AdvisoryHazard switch intermittent fault

  17. Fail65,068 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,068 miles
    Test number
    418721794225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,068 miles (+7,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,068 miles
    Test number
    888391894211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,972 miles (+9,421)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,972 miles
    Test number
    436396463297
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edges slightly

  20. Pass48,551 miles (+4,762)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,551 miles
    Test number
    136064492263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,789 miles
    Test number
    335965091452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 CAF

Does LA51 CAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 CAF is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 CAF?
The MOT on LA51 CAF is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 CAF done?
LA51 CAF was recorded at 155,055 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 7,888 miles a year.
Has LA51 CAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 CAF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 CAF 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 LA51 CAF find?
LA51 CAF passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.

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