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WR55 VKU

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,719 mi
Last recorded82,719 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 82,719 miles

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

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

nsf wrack gaiter not fitted correctly

oil leak

slight play in wrack

uneven wear to osr tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2016 82,701 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in wrack

uneven wear to osr tyre

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

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

nsf wrack gaiter not fitted correctly

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,058 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 71,056 miles

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

Engine has an oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,108 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 61,106 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,064 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 53,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,703 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,865 miles

Front brake discs/pads worn

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

knocking noise from steering rack - no excess movement in joints detected on test - assume noise is internal. Advise futher investigation/replacement

Fail 6 Dec 2010 36,865 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)

Front brake discs/pads worn

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

knocking noise from steering rack - no excess movement in joints detected on test - assume noise is internal. Advise futher investigation/replacement

Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,415 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 29,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,344 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 21,344 miles

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

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 VKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WR55 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

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

Is WR55 VKU safe to buy?

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