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WV55 WBX

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,738 mi
Last recorded139,738 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 WBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 139,738 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 139,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 138,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses between body and axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and pipes between hoses corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 138,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system fouling play in rack causing tyre to foul inner wheelarch on full left lock (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses between body and axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and pipes between hoses corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 132,319 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 132,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Fail 5 Jun 2023

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 1 Jun 2022 121,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Rear LARGER SIZE TYRES FITTED TO REAR AXLE

Fail 1 Jun 2022 121,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Rear LARGER SIZE TYRES FITTED TO REAR AXLE

Pass 2 Jun 2021 117,780 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 109,710 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 102,090 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,143 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,210 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 73,090 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 67,880 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 19 Jul 2014 61,733 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,732 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,300 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,898 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,709 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,148 miles

no spare wheel in carrier

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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WV55 WBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV55 WBX, 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 WV55 WBX registered?

WV55 WBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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