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VK02 LUE

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,658 mi
Last recorded163,658 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 LUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 163,658 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread and worn/bald on inner edge

Offside 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) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 161,142 miles

Battery partially insecure but not likely to move from vertical position

Both windscreen wiper blade rubbers split

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges of tread

Offside Headlamp loose at base but not considered insecure

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear section of exhaust system has 2 missing rubber mountings

Smell of gas from engine area unable to detect an obvious leak

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 8 Nov 2017 161,142 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to excessively worn inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery partially insecure but not likely to move from vertical position

Both windscreen wiper blade rubbers split

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges of tread

Offside Headlamp loose at base but not considered insecure

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear section of exhaust system has 2 missing rubber mountings

Smell of gas from engine area unable to detect an obvious leak

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 24 Oct 2016 156,182 miles

Oil leak gearbox/drive shaft seal ()

hole in air box hose

tested as LPG as presented

Fail 24 Oct 2016 156,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak gearbox/drive shaft seal ()

hole in air box hose

tested as LPG as presented

Pass 12 Nov 2015 152,290 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 149,745 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 145,671 miles

discs worn

exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2012 154,607 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

drivers door handle loose

engine management light on

heavy engine oil leaks

slight playbothfront inner steering arms

Pass 31 Jan 2011 132,678 miles

E.M.L. light on

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

o/s/f c.v. boot pin holed

Pass 12 Feb 2010 115,665 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 115,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 99,744 miles

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

temp repair o/s door mirror, o/s/f headlamp bracket loose

Pass 14 Feb 2008 63,124 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil light staying on

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 13 Feb 2008 63,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

oil light staying on

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2007 177,632 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 177,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 146,556 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 146,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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
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VK02 LUE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VK02 LUE, 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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VK02 LUE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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