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VN51 HVH

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

335,249 mi
Last recorded335,249 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 335,249 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 332,162 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 330,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 330,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 327,643 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom corner cracked (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 327,640 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom corner cracked (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 324,681 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 324,681 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 321,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 321,499 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 314,094 miles

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

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

eaxhaust corroded

front brake disc corroded

nearside windscreen cracked

oil leak

play in steering rack knuckle joints

Fail 28 Jun 2013 314,094 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eaxhaust corroded

front brake disc corroded

nearside windscreen cracked

oil leak

play in steering rack knuckle joints

Fail 29 May 2012 305,038 miles

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

play in steering rack knuckle joints

rear suspension springs slight corrosion

Pass 29 May 2012 305,038 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

play in steering rack knuckle joints

rear suspension springs slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2011 280,199 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 280,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 264,010 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 264,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 239,752 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 239,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front brake pads and discs getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2007 198,522 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 198,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 167,387 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 107,377 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

hand brake travel

Pass 14 Nov 2005 132,388 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2005 132,388 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVH, 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 HVH registered?

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

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