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WV55 WFR

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,091 mi
Last recorded161,091 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 161,091 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boot floor is corroded

nearside and offside front tyre is scrubbed

Fail 17 Apr 2019 161,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boot floor is corroded

nearside and offside front tyre is scrubbed

Pass 12 Apr 2018 147,008 miles

brake pipes masked by grease

corrosion on sills, floorpan and subframes

Fail 12 Apr 2018 147,008 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes masked by grease

corrosion on sills, floorpan and subframes

Pass 30 Mar 2017 134,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 121,336 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,329 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 109,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 98,615 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 98,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 88,915 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,078 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 74,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate damaged

fuel starvation/hesitation

n/s/f driveshaft knocking

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,096 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 66,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 57,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,933 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,602 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 WFR is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WFR, 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 WFR is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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