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LW02 PUF

2002 Vauxhall Combo

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,238 mi
Last recorded113,238 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 PUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 113,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

engine light on

exhaust flexi worn

n/s/mirror damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2022 113,237 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

engine light on

exhaust flexi worn

n/s/mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2021 111,091 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks mist of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 111,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded One pipe near the fuel filter. second pipe going into flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks mist of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,843 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,799 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,799 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer x mid sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,184 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 97,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,607 miles

front tyres worn

n/s inner cv boot deteriorating

n/s park brake lower than o/s

Fail 24 Jan 2017 91,607 miles

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

front tyres worn

n/s inner cv boot deteriorating

n/s park brake lower than o/s

Pass 26 Jan 2016 84,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,329 miles

brakes fluctuating / fronts poor

oil leaks

Fail 5 Feb 2015 75,329 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brakes fluctuating / fronts poor

oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,346 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriorating / leaking

front roll bar links deteriorating

oil leaks

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,070 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriorating / leaking

front tyres worn

roll bar links deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,705 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 52,247 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2009 40,981 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,792 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,638 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 31,638 miles

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

Coolant leak

gearbox oil leak and difiicult to select reverse

no reverse lights

rear brakes noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,588 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 24,588 miles

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

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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LW02 PUF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LW02 PUF, 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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LW02 PUF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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