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VK52 FRN

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,407 mi
Last recorded104,407 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 104,407 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 104,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 102,088 miles

rear shockers rear axle mounts and axle rear exhaust outer cover all corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2025 102,087 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning rear (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced front both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear shockers rear axle mounts and axle rear exhaust outer cover all corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 99,654 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 99,654 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 96,230 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 96,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,048 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (inner surface), o/s rear (inner surface) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 93,047 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s front, o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (inner surface), o/s rear (inner surface) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,951 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 89,922 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front and n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,376 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 84,362 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,335 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 81,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,572 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 74,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,946 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,148 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2012 62,591 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Sep 2011 59,465 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 59,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,409 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 55,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,513 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 45,448 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 40,936 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 37,895 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 37,857 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

tracking

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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VK52 FRN is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FRN, 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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What year was VK52 FRN registered?

VK52 FRN is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 November 2002.

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