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VK52 NTV

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,730 mi
Last recorded116,730 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 116,730 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corroded at end near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box at tail pipe slight leak corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,822 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front headlamp starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering inner tie end has some play

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 113,822 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front headlamp starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering inner tie end has some play

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 109,106 miles

Nearside Front tye rod has slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2023 109,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tye rod has slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,337 miles

Front no plate damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2021

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,611 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 102,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 100,780 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,309 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 98,128 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,056 miles

exhaust blowing at flexi joint

n/s/f inner cv boot small pin hole

o/s/r shock light misting of oil

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,327 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 94,317 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,657 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 85,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,092 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted on inner face

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,438 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 73,438 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,961 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front inner disc's slightly pitted

Fail 23 Sep 2010 64,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front inner disc's slightly pitted

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,963 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,420 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,429 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 26,532 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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VK52 NTV is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NTV, 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 NTV registered?

VK52 NTV is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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