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WV55 WBY

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

180,616 mi
Last recorded180,616 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 180,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 180,582 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 179,857 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 179,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 179,013 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 178,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 177,700 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 177,700 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 176,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 176,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 173,934 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

tyre has cut in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2016 170,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to expose cords

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 159,719 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 159,309 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 27 Jan 2014 145,025 miles

Lower engine mount rear bolt lose

Fail 27 Jan 2014 145,025 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Lower engine mount rear bolt lose

Pass 15 Jan 2013 130,622 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r handbrake calliper lever not returning to stop

Fail 15 Jan 2013 130,622 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r handbrake calliper lever not returning to stop

Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,746 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 93,746 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,699 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,479 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,735 miles

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

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 WBY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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