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VN52 WLJ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,149 mi
Last recorded161,149 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 161,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 161,145 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 156,178 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 150,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 146,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 140,293 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 133,787 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 124,621 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 124,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 115,364 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Dec 2010 115,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 98,500 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 98,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,884 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 86,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 78,260 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 62,255 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 62,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 54,497 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 WLJ 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 68.4%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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