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VA51 GHU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,257 mi
Last recorded171,257 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 GHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 171,257 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Apr 2018 161,918 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 160,538 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 160,528 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 158,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak at front

play in both steering inner tie rods

wipers in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2015 158,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak at front

play in both steering inner tie rods

wipers in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2014 156,332 miles

Near side front and off side front inner rack arms slight play detected

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

Rear brake pipes surface corrosion

rear chassis surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2013 154,182 miles

Clutch Peddle rubber missing

near side front tyre wear inside edge

near side rear park brake low reading but locked up at 56%

rear brake ferrells surface corrosion

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

rear exhaust box heat shield corrosion and sharp edges

slight play inner rack arms

Fail 16 Nov 2012 152,131 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front tyre wear on inside edge

off side track rod end has near exessive play

rear brake ferrels surface corrosion

rear brake pipe surface corrosion

rear exhaust box heat shield corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2012 152,131 miles

off side front tyre wear on inside edge

off side track rod end has near exessive play

rear brake ferrels surface corrosion

rear brake pipe surface corrosion

rear exhaust box heat shield corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2011 150,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

indicator switch becoming faulty

long parking brake travel

play in steering rack / arms

very poor effort offside parking brake 80kgf

Fail 12 Nov 2011 150,117 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

indicator switch becoming faulty

long parking brake travel

play in steering rack / arms

very poor effort offside parking brake 80kgf

Pass 19 Nov 2010 149,717 miles

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

bothsidesfrontslightplayin steeringrack

handbrakerachet travelslightly high

Pass 12 Nov 2009 149,171 miles

Handbrake travel becoming long

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

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

Sump corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2009 149,170 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

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

Sump corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 147,050 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 136,260 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 126,723 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 126,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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VA51 GHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VA51 GHU, 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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VA51 GHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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