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CU52 XGP

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,389 mi
Last recorded86,389 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 XGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 86,389 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 70,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,388 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Apr 2018

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,637 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2016 65,085 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,710 miles

backbox outer skin corroded an has a slight blow

Fail 8 Apr 2015 62,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

backbox outer skin corroded an has a slight blow

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

advise rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and slight blow

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,373 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 58,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,159 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 56,159 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,122 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 54,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 51,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 51,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,899 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 45,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 35,599 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 35,599 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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CU52 XGP is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CU52 XGP, 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

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What year was CU52 XGP registered?

CU52 XGP is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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