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DF05 RNV

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,362 mi
Last recorded135,362 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 RNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 135,362 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 135,362 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 127,466 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 121,107 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 121,107 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,241 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 114,241 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,577 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 107,575 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,571 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 106,473 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 106,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,376 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,117 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,416 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,864 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,457 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,917 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 61,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,861 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,279 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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DF05 RNV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DF05 RNV, 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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DF05 RNV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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