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BV51 VCU

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,739 mi
Last recorded127,739 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 127,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 127,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 123,058 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 123,058 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 114,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 114,468 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 106,644 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 106,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 98,876 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 90,682 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 90,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BV51 VCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 95,631 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 BV51 VCU, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV51 VCU registered?

BV51 VCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BV51 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 VCU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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