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VN52 DXF

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,390 mi
Last recorded171,390 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 171,390 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 169,617 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 167,970 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 164,455 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 164,455 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod/+ dust cover perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + slight oil leak (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 162,491 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 159,150 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))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 159,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 157,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft cv boot slight deterioated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 157,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft cv boot slight deterioated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 155,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides/ n/s worn/play. May need new steering rack to repair satisfactory ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 153,489 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 153,194 miles

slight freeplay in n/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2015 152,705 miles

slight freeplay in n/s of steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2014 148,471 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake disc(s) corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [3.5.1i]

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 148,335 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 136,966 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 128,754 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 128,608 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 121,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 114,995 miles

Rear brake equilizer corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 105,768 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 99,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

r/n/s tyre slight de-form

Pass 22 Jul 2008 99,226 miles

r/n/s tyre slight de-form

Pass 2 Jul 2007 91,483 miles

exhaust systeme corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,290 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 DXF 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 76.9%.

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 DXF, 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 DXF is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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