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VU02 DFJ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

187,098 mi
Last recorded187,098 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 187,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 187,076 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner nuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner nuckle. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 181,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 177,509 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 177,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outer sill. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front-very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 170,190 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 164,359 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 157,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 149,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 143,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 140,830 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 131,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 108,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 95,022 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 94,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine has a oil leak

o/s/r tyre side walls slightly cracked

van has 185/65r14 tyres on the front and 175/65r14 on the rear

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,585 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 87,585 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Spair tyre flat

Pass 24 Jul 2009 83,179 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,285 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 79,285 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,410 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 73,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,265 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 66,392 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 DFJ 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 76%.

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

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