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BG55 RVJ

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,523 mi
Last recorded131,523 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 RVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 131,523 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 131,523 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,201 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 121,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected excessive stickers in swept area (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 94,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 94,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,030 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,430 miles

Front unable to see brake pads for inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,652 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,145 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,087 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 39,087 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 36,686 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,686 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 33,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking up

offside rear tyre inner sidewall has a small split

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,761 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking up

offside rear tyre inner sidewall has a small split

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,364 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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BG55 RVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG55 RVJ, 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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What year was BG55 RVJ registered?

BG55 RVJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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