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VN52 DXW

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,419 mi
Last recorded142,419 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 142,419 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 142,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 133,993 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 133,993 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested due to leak (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,743 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 124,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,747 miles

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

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

parking brake 18%

Pass 8 Feb 2014 108,648 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Nov 2012 101,815 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 101,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 96,852 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 96,852 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 87,086 miles

Very slight play in steering collum

Fail 26 Oct 2010 87,086 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Very slight play in steering collum

Pass 23 Oct 2009 76,894 miles

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

Nearside mirror slighly cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 76,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside mirror slighly cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,131 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,709 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 49,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DXW 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 57.9%.

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 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 DXW, 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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What year was VN52 DXW registered?

VN52 DXW is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 November 2002.

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