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VK51 GXW

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,548 mi
Last recorded132,548 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 GXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 132,548 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 125,890 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 118,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,336 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 105,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 101,536 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 97,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rubbing on body at rear

Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rubbing on body at rear

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 93,827 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,474 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,477 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,219 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 65,939 miles

no plates starting to disfigure

offside front & rear tyres 3 mm 175 65 14 t

Fail 2 Aug 2008 65,939 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

no plates starting to disfigure

offside front & rear tyres 3 mm 175 65 14 t

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,760 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,852 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

os ns tie rods showing signs of wear

Fail 31 Jul 2006 48,852 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

os ns tie rods showing signs of wear

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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VK51 GXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 95,631 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 VK51 GXW, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK51 GXW registered?

VK51 GXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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