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VU05 ZWZ

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,442 mi
Last recorded138,442 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 138,442 miles

Both front tyres on wear indicators and bold inner edges

Engine noise (clutch release bearing)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside front seat mechanism worn

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

Fail 7 May 2019 138,437 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres on wear indicators and bold inner edges

Engine noise (clutch release bearing)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside front seat mechanism worn

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

Pass 4 May 2018 129,324 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 124,020 miles

condition of n/s mirror

Pass 9 May 2016 118,190 miles

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

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

n/s mirror condition

Fail 9 May 2016 118,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s mirror condition

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 112,720 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch noise

offside wiper blade split

Fail 12 May 2015 112,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch noise

offside wiper blade split

Fail 10 May 2014 107,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge and has a slight cut in outer wall

Pass 10 May 2014 107,855 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge and has a slight cut in outer wall

Pass 13 May 2013 102,829 miles

Drive belt area noisy

Engine oil leak from turbo pipe area

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre wall has slight distortion

Offside front indicator discolouring

Fail 11 May 2013 102,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive belt area noisy

Engine oil leak from turbo pipe area

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre wall has slight distortion

Offside front indicator discolouring

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2012 97,493 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 97,422 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 91,340 miles

Advise wheel alignment check

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 9 May 2011 91,340 miles

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

Advise wheel alignment check

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,364 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 74,241 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 74,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,557 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2008 51,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

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 ZWZ 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 57.1%.

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 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 VU05 ZWZ, 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.

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VU05 ZWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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