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VU05 ZKW

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,331 mi
Last recorded86,331 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 ZKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 86,331 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,649 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 85,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,973 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,834 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,740 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 81,240 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,528 miles

general under body corrosion.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 80,528 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

general under body corrosion.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,167 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,599 miles

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

Oil leak

both wiper blades weakening

exhaust system corroding

foot brake anti-slip rubber slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre 175/70/14 on legal limit

windscreen chipped zone a

Fail 1 Aug 2015 79,599 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both wiper blades weakening

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system corroding

foot brake anti-slip rubber slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre 175/70/14 on legal limit

windscreen chipped zone a

Pass 12 Jul 2014 76,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,213 miles

n/s front tyre wearing inside edge

spare tyre poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2013 73,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s front tyre wearing inside edge

spare tyre poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,761 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,559 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 65,559 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre uneven tyre wear

Pass 9 May 2009 58,784 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 47,778 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VU05 ZKW is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 85,493 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 VU05 ZKW, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 ZKW registered?

VU05 ZKW is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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