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VN52 XBJ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,888 mi
Last recorded138,888 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 138,888 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 156,484 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 133,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 131,112 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 131,112 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 127,837 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 127,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 123,543 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 119,208 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 115,741 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 113,505 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 113,505 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2010 110,638 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 99,227 miles

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

offside handbrake reading low

Pass 2 Dec 2008 91,421 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 83,002 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 2 Dec 2006 77,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front anti roll bar lower link ball joint dust cover split

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 77,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front anti roll bar lower link ball joint dust cover split

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XBJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

VN52 XBJ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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