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VA02 JUY

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

258,561 mi
Last recorded258,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 JUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 258,561 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 258,545 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross-member holed (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 255,624 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front floor panels (outer skins) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear floor panels (outer skins) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 255,611 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front floor panels (outer skins) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear floor panels (outer skins) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 251,392 miles

EML on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak leaking on to exhaust ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 251,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low internal headlamp fixings insecure (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak oil leaking onto exhaust ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 251,349 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front L.S.V to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak oil leaking onto exhaust ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 247,638 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 241,321 miles

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center tunnel (3.1.9)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust flexi pipe

Fail 26 Jan 2016 241,259 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from hose to load valve (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes from front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center tunnel (3.1.9)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2015 231,714 miles

Oil leak

fuel leak (misting)

o/s/f inner wing cover rubbing on tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2015 231,679 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

fuel leak (misting)

o/s/f inner wing cover rubbing on tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2013 208,890 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine light on

oil leak

oil low

rear floor holed

Fail 16 Aug 2013 208,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine light on

oil leak

oil low

rear floor holed

Pass 28 May 2012 195,138 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 195,103 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

engine light on

offside rear wheel has been repaired

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 176,802 miles

engine idle is erratic

engine warning light on

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

o/s/f pads very low

play on both sides of steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2009 169,789 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 169,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 162,106 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 152,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 152,642 miles

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 5 Jul 2006 150,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 150,068 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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VA02 JUY is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 VA02 JUY, 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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VA02 JUY is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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