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AJ55 VLU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

203,349 mi
Last recorded203,349 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 203,349 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 203,347 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 199,098 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 199,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2019 190,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2018 186,567 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 186,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 179,233 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 179,233 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 170,643 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 170,643 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 156,778 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 143,328 miles

Both rear tyres becoming close to legal limit.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 143,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 113,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 21 Aug 2013 113,613 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2012 96,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades splitting but still clearing the windscreen effectively.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,926 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 84,652 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 65,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AJ55 VLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 AJ55 VLU, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ55 VLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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