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VU55 OKS

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

206,101 mi
Last recorded206,101 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 OKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 206,101 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 198,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on.

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 198,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel U J AT TOP OF RACK. (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump not working. (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears screen. (8.2.2)

Front Lower Oil leak engine area. ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside. ()

Nearside Front wiper blade split and smears screen,washer jet not workng.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on.

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 188,874 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak around sump area. ()

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 188,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle this van has passenger rear bench seat fitted. (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak around sump area. ()

outer casing on rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 188,870 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also aged and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also aged and perishing (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 182,779 miles

Play in inner steering rack joints

outer casing on rear exhaust box is corroded,and come loose.

Fail 19 Jan 2016 182,777 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Play in inner steering rack joints

outer casing on rear exhaust box is corroded,and come loose.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 171,969 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 171,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 164,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 164,749 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 153,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 153,518 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 141,287 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 141,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 129,489 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 107,947 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 84,515 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 84,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VU55 OKS is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VU55 OKS, 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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VU55 OKS is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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