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NV51 HXU

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

117,876 mi
Last recorded117,876 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 HXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 117,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 117,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 115,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windsreen washer poor

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 112,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,029 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet poor

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged (repaired with tape)

Pass 3 Dec 2021 106,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

presented for retest with underseal coating weld repair

Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,371 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective ns and os no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 104,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 102,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,229 miles

Nearside headlight lens deteriorated

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,033 miles

Headlight lens deteriorating

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 98,033 miles

Headlight lens deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 96,200 miles

Nearside Rear light has slight damage

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2016 96,190 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light has slight damage

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2015 93,069 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 93,069 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,480 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 85,572 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 85,572 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,946 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

cv joint knocking on full lock

Fail 6 Dec 2011 76,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cv joint knocking on full lock

rear brake squeal

Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,708 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,489 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 65,483 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,740 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 60,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,936 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 55,863 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,277 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 50,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 44,020 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 44,007 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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NV51 HXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 NV51 HXU, 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 NV51 HXU registered?

NV51 HXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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