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VN51 GLF

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

352,975 mi
Last recorded352,975 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2014 352,975 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrsion to bottom drivers door

Pass 19 Mar 2013 337,140 miles

Oil leak

n/s door mirror assembly insecure.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 337,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror assembly insecure.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 312,698 miles

ADVIZE CORROSION OF O/S SILL AT REAR END

ADVIZE O/S FRONT PADS LOW ALSO FRONT DISCS WORN

ADVIZE WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 312,698 miles

ADVIZE CORROSION OF O/S SILL AT REAR END

ADVIZE O/S FRONT PADS LOW ALSO FRONT DISCS WORN

ADVIZE WEAR IN STEERING COLUMN

Pass 13 Nov 2010 284,837 miles

ADVIZE CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL

Pass 31 Oct 2009 253,155 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 225,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 192,279 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 160,990 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 131,715 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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VN51 GLF is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GLF, 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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What year was VN51 GLF registered?

VN51 GLF is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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