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VK51 HAU

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,689 mi
Last recorded188,689 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 HAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 188,689 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 170,891 miles

o/s/rear tyre and o/s/front low

Fail 1 Feb 2013 170,891 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre and o/s/front low

Pass 1 Feb 2012 151,073 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 151,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 120,390 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 100,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

tested in wet conditions

Fail 12 Jan 2010 100,287 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Jan 2009 98,528 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 92,288 miles

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

slight damage to nearside rear seat belt webbing

Pass 5 Jun 2006 79,164 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 79,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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VK51 HAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK51 HAU registered?

VK51 HAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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