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BG52 MVE

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

125,145 mi
Last recorded125,145 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 125,145 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 125,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 121,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack end joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 117,216 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2022 117,215 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 113,057 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 112,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 104,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,747 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 99,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Comp to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mount snapped, exhaust still supported

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Comp to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,085 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 95,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,612 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,178 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 82,178 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,139 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 77,135 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,159 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 62,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,256 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 57,248 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,057 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,762 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,104 miles

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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BG52 MVE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG52 MVE, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG52 MVE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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