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VK51 LCW

2001 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

220,373 mi
Last recorded220,373 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 LCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 220,373 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 219,923 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 15 Nov 2016 207,655 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 207,629 miles

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis where tow bar has been installed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 199,273 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 199,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 181,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 152,532 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 126,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 122,692 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 122,692 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 118,558 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering light to n/side slightly tight to o/side

Fail 11 Nov 2010 118,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering light to n/side slightly tight to o/side

Pass 23 Oct 2009 112,336 miles

steering stiff to o/s feels light to n/s when engine running

Fail 23 Oct 2009 112,336 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

steering stiff to o/s feels light to n/s when engine running

Fail 14 Nov 2008 108,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

steering feels heavy when engine running when turning right,feels light when engine running and turning left.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 108,122 miles

steering feels heavy when engine running when turning right,feels light when engine running and turning left.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 102,486 miles

slight wear on steering rack.

Fail 12 Nov 2007 102,486 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight wear on steering rack.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 97,926 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 97,926 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 94,039 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 94,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 LCW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 VK51 LCW, 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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VK51 LCW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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