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WR55 VHJ

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

153,944 mi
Last recorded153,944 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 VHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 153,944 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 153,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 151,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

windscreen split outside swept area

Fail 1 Mar 2018 151,000 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

windscreen split outside swept area

Pass 23 Feb 2017 147,166 miles

split in windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2017 147,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

split in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2016 143,988 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 143,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 136,548 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 136,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 127,969 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 127,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 106,596 miles

both front brake discs slightly warped

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

nearside rear coil spring broken on extreme end

Fail 25 Jan 2013 106,596 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake discs slightly warped

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

nearside rear coil spring broken on extreme end

Pass 4 Jan 2012 88,917 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 88,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,587 miles

front brake judder

rear tyres low on inner edges

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 29 Dec 2009 53,816 miles

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm inner edges but due to tread design (meet mot standards)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,238 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 37,234 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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WR55 VHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WR55 VHJ, 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 WR55 VHJ registered?

WR55 VHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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