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WP54 VEK

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,506 mi
Last recorded175,506 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 VEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 175,506 miles

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

slight deterioration to offside headlight

Fail 2 Feb 2021 175,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight deterioration to offside headlight

Pass 1 Aug 2019 164,216 miles

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

Both front & O/S/R tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 164,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Both front & O/S/R tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 150,257 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 143,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 143,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 141,752 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2012 123,974 miles

brake pedal worn smooth on one side

cluch pedal rubber missing

play in n/s of the steering rack

tyre size on the front are difrent to the size on the rear

Fail 7 Nov 2012 123,973 miles

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

brake pedal worn smooth on one side

cluch pedal rubber missing

play in n/s of the steering rack

play in n/s of the steering rack

tyre size on the front are difrent to the size on the rear

Pass 22 Nov 2011 117,092 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 22 Nov 2011 117,090 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

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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WP54 VEK is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WP54 VEK, 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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WP54 VEK is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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