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VU02 DFZ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,940 mi
Last recorded145,940 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 145,940 miles

o.s.f shocker weeping fluid

Fail 7 May 2019 145,935 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o.s.f shocker weeping fluid

Pass 3 May 2018 143,994 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 May 2017 143,185 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 143,185 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 140,191 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 140,191 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 136,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 134,437 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 134,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 133,669 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 133,294 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 133,294 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 132,065 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 113,034 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 108,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 108,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 100,757 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 100,757 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 92,178 miles

front brake discs worn and slightly warped,like geoff

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2007 89,876 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 89,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 73,070 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 72,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 DFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DFZ, 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 VU02 DFZ registered?

VU02 DFZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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