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VX52 HVM

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

242,993 mi
Last recorded242,993 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 HVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 242,993 miles

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

near side and off side inner sills becoming corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 242,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working not parking in correct position (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side rear sill end capping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

near side and off side inner sills becoming corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 240,064 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 240,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear alongside fuel tank(chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 238,807 miles

1.rear number plate starting to deteriorate 2.near side and off side outer sill starting to corrode

3.steel brake pipes to rear starting to corrode

4.steel brake pipe off side rear starting to corrode 5.slight binding on near side rear brake 6.hand brake travel at mot limits

Fail 1 Nov 2017 238,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1.rear number plate starting to deteriorate 2.near side and off side outer sill starting to corrode

3.steel brake pipes to rear starting to corrode

4.steel brake pipe off side rear starting to corrode 5.slight binding on near side rear brake 6.hand brake travel at mot limits

Pass 3 Nov 2016 235,394 miles

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

2. Offside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

3. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode.

4. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

5. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges.

6. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 235,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

2. Offside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

3. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode.

4. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

5. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges.

6. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 220,593 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 220,584 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 201,174 miles

1. Front side lights are dim. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Clutch pedal rubber missing. 4. Offside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

Fail 19 May 2014 201,135 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

1. Front side lights are dim. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Clutch pedal rubber missing. 4. Offside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.

Pass 29 May 2013 184,390 miles

3/ slight play in n/s steering rack 4/

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 184,039 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

3/ slight play in n/s steering rack 4/

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 171,110 miles

1/ n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 171,081 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

1/ n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 159,843 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 146,553 miles

1. Damage to n/s of windscreen, within 40mm at time of test. 2. n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded from limiter valve to flexi.

Fail 28 May 2010 146,344 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1. Damage to n/s of windscreen, within 40mm at time of test. 2. n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded from limiter valve to flexi.

Pass 29 May 2009 135,306 miles

1. n/s rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode. 2. front windscreen damaged. 3. clutch pedal rubber missing. 4. n/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Fail 29 May 2009 135,303 miles

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1. n/s rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode. 2. front windscreen damaged. 3. clutch pedal rubber missing. 4. n/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 123,350 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 123,346 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 107,361 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2007 107,280 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,533 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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VX52 HVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 VX52 HVM, 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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VX52 HVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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