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VN52 DNO

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

229,132 mi
Last recorded229,132 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 229,132 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting offside and nearside welding patch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer cill welding patch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet does not open (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre just legal

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inside

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2019 225,707 miles

Nearside Rear very low tyre tread

OIL Leak

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside rear tyre nail in it and low tread and cracking

underfloor CHASIS has surface corrosion

Fail 20 May 2019 225,707 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective DOES NOT OPEN (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside 2 brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear chasis has 2 welding patches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEEDS HEADLIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt GAITER LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn knocking (2.2.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both front steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear very low tyre tread

OIL Leak

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside rear tyre nail in it and low tread and cracking

underfloor CHASIS has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2018 222,863 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 222,802 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back section exhaust (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel locked (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm booth front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 218,097 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

REAR BRAKE PIPE COVERED

Pass 6 Jun 2015 195,051 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 191,784 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 191,784 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 185,573 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 185,573 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 176,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre inner edge worn tread not as deep as center

Pass 28 Feb 2011 166,647 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 23 Feb 2011 166,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 Feb 2010 158,459 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 158,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 148,477 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 148,474 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 134,421 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 107,752 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 107,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier not fully secured

Fail 14 Sep 2005 67,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 67,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 67,419 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 67,419 miles

Offside 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 DNO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DNO, 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 DNO is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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