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VK02 XPG

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,427 mi
Last recorded159,427 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 XPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 159,427 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 159,425 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 155,332 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 155,332 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 154,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak turbo

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 24 Jan 2014 153,760 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 153,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

spare tyre worn

Pass 23 Jan 2012 146,398 miles

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

battery clamp missing,but not insecure

chassis number on o/s door shut damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s sill damaged

spanner light on(not eng manegment light)

sump cooroding

Fail 23 Jan 2012 146,395 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery clamp missing,but not insecure

chassis number on o/s door shut damaged

clutch pedal rubber missing

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s sill damaged

spanner light on(not eng manegment light)

sump cooroding

Pass 27 Jan 2011 142,383 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

airbag light on

engine check light on

Fail 26 Jan 2011 142,383 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

airbag light on

engine check light on

Pass 22 Jan 2010 137,410 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 21 Jan 2010 137,409 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

engine light on

Pass 29 Jan 2009 129,784 miles

Both front tyres edging

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 120,418 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 120,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 108,642 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 108,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 88,593 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 88,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

excessive reserve foot brake travel

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 XPG is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VK02 XPG, 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 XPG is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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