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CN05 VMM

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,217 mi
Last recorded105,217 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 VMM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 105,217 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 105,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 96,395 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 96,378 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated Floor corroded and holed within 30cm of seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also tyre on legal limit and cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill end panel corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close, on edges and heavy cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 83,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 83,062 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,342 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 68,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 57,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,050 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,966 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,862 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 50,862 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,260 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 29,517 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 29,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside outer sill is slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 26,226 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 23,751 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 21,392 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,300 miles

advise wipers worn

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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CN05 VMM is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CN05 VMM, 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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CN05 VMM is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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