CarVerify

Free Car Check

C18 RCC

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,601 mi
Last recorded136,601 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 RCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 136,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 134,370 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 128,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 126,348 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 126,327 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both, no recognizable patterns emitted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 124,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

spare wheel carrier is slightly loose but not likely to be detached

Fail 16 Nov 2021 124,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill has excessive corrosion within 30cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load compensating valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load compensating valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

spare wheel carrier is slightly loose but not likely to be detached

Pass 15 Dec 2020 123,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COMPENSATOR TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COMPENSATOR TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

SPARE WHEEL,CARRIER LOOSE BUT SAFE

Fail 14 Dec 2020 123,800 miles

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COMPENSATOR TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COMPENSATOR TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

SPARE WHEEL,CARRIER LOOSE BUT SAFE

Pass 21 May 2019 122,317 miles

Load compensator valve linkage stiff

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

Offside outer door handle defective - door can be readily opened

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 122,294 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.10 limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Load compensator valve linkage stiff

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

Offside outer door handle defective - door can be readily opened

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,028 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Load compensator valve linkage stiff

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

Offside outer door handle deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 120,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mis-shaped in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Load compensator valve linkage stiff

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

Offside outer door handle deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2017 112,524 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Drivers door outer handle deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside track rod inner joint worn

Nearside wiper deteriorated

OSR tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 109,143 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 109,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear 83n/s 125o/s 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 103,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 103,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,437 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2014 99,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2013 95,713 miles

OSF tyre worn badly on inner edge

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2012 93,608 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2012 93,580 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 91,157 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 91,154 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 87,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare wheel carrier loose.

Fail 11 May 2010 87,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare wheel carrier loose.

Pass 8 May 2009 81,043 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 May 2009 81,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

grease approching front brake disc

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 9 May 2008 75,825 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 75,824 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2007 72,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,658 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C18 RCC is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 C18 RCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C18 RCC?

You can check the full history of C18 RCC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C18 RCC registered?

C18 RCC is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is C18 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 RCC shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C18 RCC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C18 RCC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.