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DU55 UUR

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,233 mi
Last recorded131,233 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 UUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 131,233 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 125,064 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 125,051 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 119,469 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 119,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 113,965 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 113,963 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 102,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,079 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 96,079 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,542 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 88,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,920 miles

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,201 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,899 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 72,896 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,973 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,552 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 59,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,890 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,314 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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DU55 UUR 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 78.3%.

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 DU55 UUR, 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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What year was DU55 UUR registered?

DU55 UUR is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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