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HG51 VTU

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,924 mi
Last recorded151,924 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 151,924 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 151,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 150,696 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2018 150,696 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2017 147,769 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 147,769 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 143,780 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 143,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 139,739 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 15 Oct 2015 139,739 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front roof (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

Fail 15 Oct 2014 135,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 135,712 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 131,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 131,031 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 125,580 miles

Cut o/s/r tyre tread

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 125,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Cut o/s/r tyre tread

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 119,029 miles

Rear brake hose ends rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2010 112,604 miles

Front brake discs are in very poor condition

O/s/r tyre is getting low on tread

Fail 21 Oct 2010 112,604 miles

Front brake discs are in very poor condition

O/s/r tyre is getting low on tread

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 106,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake hose ends are rusty

Slight play in rear hub bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2009 106,776 miles

Rear brake hose ends are rusty

Slight play in rear hub bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2008 101,919 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 98,871 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge on limit

Pass 12 Oct 2006 93,152 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 71,431 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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HG51 VTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 95,631 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 HG51 VTU, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG51 VTU registered?

HG51 VTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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