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VU55 XHV

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,931 mi
Last recorded98,931 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 98,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 98,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,508 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,953 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 97,450 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,750 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,908 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,211 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,032 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,494 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 80,494 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,058 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 76,058 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,606 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2014 67,606 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,059 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,946 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,083 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,083 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,596 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 38,595 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

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 XHV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU55 XHV, 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 VU55 XHV registered?

VU55 XHV is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is VU55 XHV safe to buy?

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