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WV55 WFA

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,631 mi
Last recorded119,631 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 119,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 111,125 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre badly worn on edge

offside rear tyre has cracking between treads

Fail 5 Nov 2013 111,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre badly worn on edge

offside rear tyre has cracking between treads

Pass 5 Dec 2012 97,861 miles

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

rear back box casing deteriated

Fail 4 Dec 2012 97,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

rear back box casing deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear gearbox mountings worn/rubbers splitting

slight play/wear in steering rack

ticking noise from engine more so at idle

Fail 11 Oct 2011 72,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear gearbox mountings worn/rubbers splitting

slight play/wear in steering rack

ticking noise from engine more so at idle

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,569 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 56,569 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,807 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 40,807 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,868 miles

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 WFA is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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