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VN52 DGE

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

153,966 mi
Last recorded153,966 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 153,966 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 153,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of drivers floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 145,245 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 119,210 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 113,324 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

suspect wrong size tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2012 107,447 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 107,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 100,109 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 100,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 94,131 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode/deteriorate

drivers mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2010 94,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode/deteriorate

drivers mirror slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and close to wear indicators

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and close to wear indicators

Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,656 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 84,655 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,350 miles

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

both front tyres wereing on in side

off side front cv boot clip missing

Fail 19 Nov 2008 71,350 miles

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

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

both front tyres wereing on in side

off side front cv boot clip missing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,434 miles

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

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

n/s/r lamp slight damage

Fail 24 Nov 2007 58,430 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r lamp slight damage

Pass 25 Nov 2006 45,766 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 45,764 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VN52 DGE, 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 DGE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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