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VA52 YHV

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

176,834 mi
Last recorded176,834 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 YHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 176,834 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 176,429 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 176,041 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 175,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 173,891 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 172,304 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 170,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 169,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 167,119 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 165,136 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 163,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 161,328 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 158,970 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 154,890 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 146,871 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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 141,515 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 141,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 130,597 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 126,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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VA52 YHV 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 94.7%.

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 VA52 YHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA52 YHV registered?

VA52 YHV is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is VA52 YHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 YHV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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