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VN52 XHH

2002 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 XHH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 127,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 127,437 miles

Age related corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 126,502 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 126,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod/steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 123,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 125,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 123,892 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,467 miles

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

Slight wear in the near side inner tie rod (steering rack)

Pass 9 Oct 2019 121,060 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,454 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 115,668 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 112,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 108,487 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 108,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,411 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 102,709 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,801 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 98,786 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 93,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 93,926 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,784 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 85,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 85,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,289 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 80,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 72,862 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 63,427 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 63,427 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 55,166 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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VN52 XHH is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XHH, 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 XHH registered?

VN52 XHH is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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