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DV05 VGX

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

213,024 mi
Last recorded213,024 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 213,024 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 195,507 miles

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

slight play in nearside rack

Pass 27 Mar 2014 176,623 miles

o/side front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 176,623 miles

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

o/side front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Fail 25 Mar 2014 176,619 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 155,326 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front disc slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2013 155,326 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front disc slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2012 133,695 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 133,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 111,735 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,811 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,484 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,284 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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DV05 VGX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV05 VGX, 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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DV05 VGX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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