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VA02 DWM

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Green Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,068 mi
Last recorded89,068 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 DWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 89,068 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 89,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,681 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 88,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 88,357 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 87,457 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 84,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak from sump gasket

Fail 30 Nov 2012 73,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,459 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 71,458 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

off side driveshaft gator has grease on it but no hole found

Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,977 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,643 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s front tyre slightly low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,719 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall poor

Fail 17 Jul 2007 40,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 40,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,205 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
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VA02 DWM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VA02 DWM, 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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What year was VA02 DWM registered?

VA02 DWM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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