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VN51 NWC

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

205,964 mi
Last recorded205,964 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 NWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 205,964 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 170,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 148,357 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 135,405 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 135,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 127,784 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 127,784 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 114,034 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 114,034 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 98,910 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 98,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,415 miles

N/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,853 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)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 77,853 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 77,260 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)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 75,302 miles

ADVISE to have tracking checked.

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight rumble

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,459 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 72,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,846 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 70,846 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 NWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 NWC, 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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VN51 NWC is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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