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VE02 DXG

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,074 mi
Last recorded182,074 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 DXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 182,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 181,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Perished

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 179,167 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 177,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Slight handbrake travel

Fail 23 Oct 2013 177,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 23 Oct 2012 175,733 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 175,732 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 171,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 159,374 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 159,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 152,198 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 152,196 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 136,279 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 136,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 106,385 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,697 miles

spare wheel buckled and signs of excessive heat

Fail 10 Aug 2006 60,697 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

spare wheel excessively buckled

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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VE02 DXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VE02 DXG, 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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VE02 DXG is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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