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VU52 FZH

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

165,987 mi
Last recorded165,987 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 FZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 165,987 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 159,945 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 154,886 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 154,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 149,867 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 141,517 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 141,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 138,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 125,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,255 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,003 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 101,998 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front inner tyre has scrubbed ,sugest replace very soon

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,685 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 75,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,633 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 54,633 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,395 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,218 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,839 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 18,690 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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VU52 FZH 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 79.2%.

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 VU52 FZH, 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 VU52 FZH registered?

VU52 FZH is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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