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WV55 WFY

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

136,751 mi
Last recorded136,751 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 136,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 136,710 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 132,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 132,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 117,982 miles

Nearside inner steering knuckle slight play

Fail 4 Jul 2017 117,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm recorded (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 117,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm recorded (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,845 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 94,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 88,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,800 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 81,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,954 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 75,830 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 67,573 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,568 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 51,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,312 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 43,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,860 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 37,860 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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WV55 WFY 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 52.2%.

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 WFY, 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 WFY is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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