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DN51 UKJ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,765 mi
Last recorded162,765 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 UKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 162,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 162,156 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 160,004 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 157,851 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 156,533 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 152,555 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 152,503 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 141,893 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 141,868 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 138,201 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 138,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 133,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 116,667 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 116,666 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 108,842 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 108,842 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,115 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 89,973 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 89,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 83,477 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 78,545 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 78,545 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 75,667 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 71,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 59,232 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 59,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DN51 UKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DN51 UKJ, 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.

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DN51 UKJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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