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VN51 EAA

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

170,239 mi
Last recorded170,239 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 EAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 170,239 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 170,236 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 170,230 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 170,202 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 170,180 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 170,037 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 169,889 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 161,456 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 152,563 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 144,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 135,330 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 128,463 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 119,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 109,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 98,749 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 98,749 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,287 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,086 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 79,086 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

clutch anti-slip missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 69,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,235 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 55,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 46,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VN51 EAA 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 87%.

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 VN51 EAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN51 EAA registered?

VN51 EAA is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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The MOT history for VN51 EAA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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