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GL02 VHV

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,279 mi
Last recorded112,279 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 VHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 112,279 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 112,279 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,120 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 110,118 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2016 107,393 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner tread

front brake discs scored

Fail 9 Jan 2016 107,387 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner tread

front brake discs scored

Pass 24 Jan 2015 99,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 24 Jan 2015 99,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 23 Jan 2014 92,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,817 miles

Clutch anti slip missing

Front number plate deteriated

Fail 18 Oct 2012 85,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 82,691 miles

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside of steering rack

slight play in offside of steering rack-

Pass 1 Apr 2011 177,837 miles

front and rear tyre sizes differ

wiper blade rubbers split

Fail 29 Mar 2011 177,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front and rear tyre sizes differ

wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 3 Mar 2011 176,787 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 151,385 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 151,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 124,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 98,715 miles

front brake pads very low and discs worn

oil leak

spare low on tread

Fail 4 Sep 2006 98,715 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

oil leak

spare tyre low on tread

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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GL02 VHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL02 VHV, 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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GL02 VHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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