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VN52 BAV

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

186,130 mi
Last recorded186,130 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 BAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 186,130 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 186,128 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 178,815 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 172,092 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 160,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 147,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 134,117 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 124,604 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 113,369 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,681 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,421 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 99,421 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,360 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,501 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 80,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 73,529 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 73,529 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,138 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,541 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,169 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,889 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 30,879 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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VN52 BAV is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VN52 BAV, 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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VN52 BAV is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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