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RV51 WXL

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

96,904 mi
Last recorded96,904 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 WXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 96,904 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2024 96,893 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 82,261 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 82,261 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 80,336 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Patches of rust on body and on under sill both sides

corrosion all over under car and on suspension parts front and rear

Fail 20 Jun 2022 80,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Patches of rust on body and on under sill both sides

corrosion all over under car and on suspension parts front and rear

Pass 6 Apr 2021 74,426 miles

Corrosion all over under car

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 74,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion all over under car

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 70,343 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 70,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AND OFFSIDE FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 70,236 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear cross member. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,042 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak and o/s/f h/light unit slightly insecure and temp repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

temp repair to rear exhaust system mounting

Fail 11 Apr 2018 64,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wiper blade and arm missing (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears (3.6.B.2c)

temp repair to rear exhaust system mounting

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,513 miles

exhaust poorly secure

Fail 28 Apr 2017 62,513 miles

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

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

exhaust poorly secure

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,632 miles

offside rear brake starting to bind.

slight oil leak.

tape raped around nearside rear leaf spring.

temporary repair to offside registration plate light.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 56,632 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake starting to bind.

slight oil leak.

tape raped around nearside rear leaf spring.

temporary repair to offside registration plate light.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,596 miles

temp repair on rear exhaust mounting

Fail 18 Mar 2015 54,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

temp repair on rear exhaust mounting

Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,408 miles

brake pipes corroded in places.

rear exhaust poorly secured at rear.

underside corroded in places.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 51,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded in places.

rear exhaust poorly secured at rear.

underside corroded in places.

Pass 2 May 2013 48,105 miles

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust heaviely corroded

split on o/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 1 May 2013 48,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust heaviely corroded

split on o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 4 May 2012 44,747 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 44,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,242 miles

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

wash wiper faulty

Fail 18 Apr 2011 39,241 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

wash/wiper control faulty

Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,850 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 32,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2009 26,820 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 26,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/ door mirror slightly insecure and damaged

n/s/rear tyre wall cut and perished

Pass 14 May 2008 23,827 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 23,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,777 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,686 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 14,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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RV51 WXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 RV51 WXL, 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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RV51 WXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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