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VK02 XSL

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,807 mi
Last recorded155,807 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 155,807 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2016 155,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2015 150,993 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 145,174 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f seatbelt twisted

no bonnet pull

Fail 24 Apr 2014 145,172 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f seatbelt twisted

no bonnet pull

Pass 24 Apr 2013 140,106 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper torn but clearing screen

o/s/f tyrewearing on edge

oil leak

slight lift at steering wheel up & down

spare wheel carrier secure with rope

Pass 27 Apr 2012 135,870 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 135,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 129,929 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 129,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 124,913 miles

1 main brake pipe clip broken

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

o/s front door check strap broken

one horn button not working

Fail 19 Apr 2010 124,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

1 main brake pipe clip broken

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

o/s front door check strap broken

one horn button not working

Pass 19 Aug 2009 119,914 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 119,912 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2008 102,578 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre inner & outer edges low tread

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 Aug 2008 102,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre inner & outer edges low tread

spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 86,344 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 85,819 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,464 miles

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 XSL 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 57.9%.

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 VK02 XSL, 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 XSL is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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