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VK51 HCP

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,898 mi
Last recorded75,898 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,898 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,887 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 75,861 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 75,833 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 75,663 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,350 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 74,347 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 67,863 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 62,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,033 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,534 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 8 Dec 2012 59,174 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,639 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,600 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,411 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 55,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,210 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,094 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,518 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 53,030 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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VK51 HCP is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

VK51 HCP is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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The MOT history for VK51 HCP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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