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WP05 YBW

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,826 mi
Last recorded166,826 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 YBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 166,826 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 162,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp (dipped beam) Light intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Load space can not be opened, However it is secure in the closed position .

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 161,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp (dipped beam) Light intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Load space can not be opened, However it is secure in the closed position .

Offside Front Head lamp not fully secure

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 154,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 148,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 148,560 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative Cable (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 143,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 142,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 140,051 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 137,950 miles

odometer does not illuminate

Pass 5 Jul 2016 128,649 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 120,384 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,633 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 102,633 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s front tyre depth getting low on inner part

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge almost to cord

Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,097 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 90,097 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,298 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 77,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

some wear and ovality rear brakes

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,669 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,669 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Bonnet stand insecure

Front number plate slightly insecure

N/S/F wheel arch trim slightly insecure

Oil leak

Some wear to front brake discs

Sump corroded and weeping oil

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,481 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 46,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear pads on 2mm

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,598 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 30,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 17,915 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pads approx 3rd to half left

both front tyres worn on inner edges

inner wing sheild insecure(repaired)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,915 miles

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

all brake pads approx 3rd to half left

both front tyres worn on inner edges

inner wing sheild insecure(repaired)

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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WP05 YBW is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WP05 YBW, 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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What year was WP05 YBW registered?

WP05 YBW is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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