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VN52 DFK

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,308 mi
Last recorded185,308 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 185,308 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR & N/S/R FROM COMP/VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 185,307 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR & N/S/R FROM COMP/VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 181,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 181,084 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable & NEARSIDE (2.2.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 171,558 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 171,558 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2014 159,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 159,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 143,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 134,644 miles

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

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 7 Nov 2011 134,644 miles

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

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 27 Nov 2010 126,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 117,681 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 106,765 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 106,680 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 96,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 86,907 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 86,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 80,365 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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VN52 DFK is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DFK, 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 DFK is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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