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VK02 XWU

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,014 mi
Last recorded128,014 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 128,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer layer corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2026 128,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer layer corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 122,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 116,285 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,241 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 115,224 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 114,184 miles

exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 113,091 miles

backbox outer skin peeling + corroded

downpipe of exhaust has blow @ joint

Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,796 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 107,357 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 104,867 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,425 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,918 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,171 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 79,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 98,393 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 96,724 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 90,738 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 90,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 83,402 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 73,180 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 63,766 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 63,766 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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 XWU 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 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XWU, 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 XWU is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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