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VE02 FLP

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,152 mi
Last recorded163,152 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 163,152 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

under seal over under body and front cross member

Pass 20 Sep 2018 155,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump keep under observation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust tailpipe missing

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure

Rear back panel badly corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 30 Jul 2018 155,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 145,635 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 141,839 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 141,837 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 133,881 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 133,872 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2014 123,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sump corroded and leaking

Fail 2 May 2014 123,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sump corroded and leaking

Pass 13 May 2013 113,099 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 113,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 100,078 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both windscreen wipers are slightly torn

hand brake travel

Pass 2 May 2011 87,728 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 87,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,427 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cap missing of w/screen bottle

Fail 1 Apr 2010 79,330 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cap missing of w/screen bottle

Pass 6 May 2009 75,573 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 75,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2008 71,195 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 64,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 54,764 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 54,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VE02 FLP is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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