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VN52 DMY

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

195,508 mi
Last recorded195,508 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 195,508 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

diesel pump damp

Pass 4 Feb 2020 189,025 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

diesel pump damp

Fail 3 Feb 2020 189,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

diesel pump damp

Pass 25 Jan 2019 179,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 179,966 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front coil spring not seated correctly

Fail 21 Jan 2019 179,955 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel leak (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

warning light on

Pass 23 Jan 2018 176,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 167,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 167,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe (to flexi hose corroded)

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

offside rear tyre low on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2015 175,636 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 157,636 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 144,442 miles

both front tyres low

nearside front tyre valve stem deteriorated

spare tyre flat

wipers slightly smear screen

Fail 2 Jul 2014 144,440 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres low

nearside front tyre valve stem deteriorated

spare tyre flat

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 8 Jul 2013 134,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres very low

Fail 6 Jul 2013 134,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres very low

Pass 5 Jan 2012 124,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 4 Jan 2012 124,657 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 117,151 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 117,151 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 106,423 miles

Oil leak

rear no plate slightly worn

Fail 15 Dec 2009 106,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

rear no plate slightly worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

tyres both front worn on inner edge tracking maybe out

Pass 19 Dec 2008 100,681 miles

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

both no plates slightly worn

may req cam belt & oil leaks everywhere

Fail 18 Dec 2008 100,681 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both no plates slightly worn

may req cam belt & oil leaks everywhere

Pass 13 Nov 2007 91,342 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 76,150 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 44,362 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 DMY is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DMY, 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 DMY is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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