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VU02 DCY

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,861 mi
Last recorded132,861 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 132,861 miles

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

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

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

underbody and components heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2020 123,351 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in both front inner rack ends

Pass 28 May 2019 110,405 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 107,096 miles

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

Offside Front has play in steering rack end

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

fuel tank damp but no visable signs of leaking

Fail 21 May 2018 107,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front has play in steering rack end

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

fuel tank damp but no visable signs of leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,238 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 104,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 98,547 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 98,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,620 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 93,575 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 88,360 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

traces of diesel around engine unable to see a leak during time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

leading to laden valve brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 84,868 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

leading to laden valve brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 80,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear laden valve brake pipes laden valve to nearside rear brake pipe offside rear brake pipe all corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 80,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear laden valve brake pipes laden valve to nearside rear brake pipe offside rear brake pipe all corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,674 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 69,181 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

nearside front anti-rollbar linkage has split dust covers

tow ball missing from towbar

Fail 30 Dec 2009 69,173 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

nearside front anti-rollbar linkage has split dust covers

tow ball missing from towbar

Pass 17 Jan 2009 59,576 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,767 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 46,767 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,364 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,238 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 30,238 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VU02 DCY is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DCY, 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 DCY is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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