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VK52 FOM

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

149,714 mi
Last recorded149,714 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 FOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 149,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 147,956 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 147,638 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 145,638 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 144,429 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 142,972 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 142,138 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 141,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 140,860 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 139,998 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 139,109 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 138,376 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 132,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 132,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 125,849 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 124,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 115,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 115,032 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 106,206 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 96,467 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 76,506 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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VK52 FOM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VK52 FOM, 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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VK52 FOM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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