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WN05 VMU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Lpg 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,802 mi
Last recorded76,802 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 VMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,802 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wheelbox showing corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2022 76,800 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding +bearing unchecked (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s parking brake poor

rear wheelbox showing corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2021 73,769 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 70,188 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 70,139 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,615 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,604 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 63,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,934 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 58,924 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,323 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 55,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,350 miles

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

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

e.m.l. illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 18 Jun 2015 50,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

e.m.l. illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,156 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 44,156 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,029 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 31,278 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 21,548 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 18,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,062 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 13,755 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 13,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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WN05 VMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,364cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WN05 VMU, 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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WN05 VMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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