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VU02 CZE

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,628 mi
Last recorded114,628 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 CZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 114,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 114,628 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s very lazy (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 113,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2025 113,339 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated + excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2024 111,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2024 111,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY = heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2023 109,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 109,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very badly split!!!!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer is corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,082 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both n/s o/s inner tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2021 106,213 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlamps lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 106,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working front n/s indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear o/s stop light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating rear service brake [foot brake] showing out of balance on rear (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlamps lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 104,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower steering U.J shows signs of free play

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 104,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & very low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower steering U.J shows signs of free play

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer shock absorber covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,683 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake compensator to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing outer casing loose (2.7.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front engine oil leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,923 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front engine oil leak

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

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

Rear exhaust box tail pipe blowing

Fail 8 Feb 2016 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front engine oil leak

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

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

Rear exhaust box tail pipe blowing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,563 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,258 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 85,242 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,656 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 14 Feb 2012 77,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,928 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,366 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wall cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2011 74,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wall cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,023 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 63,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack in offside edge of windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,518 miles

crack in offside edge of windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,273 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 58,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,348 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,847 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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VU02 CZE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VU02 CZE, 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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VU02 CZE is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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