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WV55 WHD

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,116 mi
Last recorded135,116 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 135,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 129,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 May 2024 129,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 May 2023 120,003 miles

condition both front brake discs

condition n/s/f shocker and coil spring

oil leak

slight play n/s steering rack joint

uneven wear n/s/f and both rear tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2022 110,608 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 110,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 101,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 101,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,459 miles

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Jun 2017 81,269 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre worn ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 81,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre worn ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 68,995 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,930 miles

exhaust deterioating

front discs poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2014 60,930 miles

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

0sr tyre perished

exhaust deterioating

front discs poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,711 miles

nsr tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,130 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 46,130 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,230 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,512 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 36,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,282 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edge advise only

Fail 21 Aug 2008 15,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on inside edge advise only

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 WHD 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 66.7%.

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 WHD, 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 WHD registered?

WV55 WHD is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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