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YB55 YDG

2005 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,447 mi
Last recorded151,447 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 YDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 151,447 miles

offside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 15 Jul 2019 151,447 miles

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

offside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 13 Jul 2018 150,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 12 Jul 2017

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

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

offside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Fail 12 Jul 2017

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (8.2.3)

offside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 9 Jul 2016 140,173 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 135,091 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 135,091 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 127,186 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 127,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front and offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 114,748 miles

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

play in offside steering arm

Fail 27 Jun 2013 114,748 miles

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

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

play in offside steering arm

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,263 miles

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

slight play in offside steering

Fail 3 Jul 2012 103,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

slight play in offside steering

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,296 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,963 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,358 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 65,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,652 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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YB55 YDG is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc 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 YB55 YDG, 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 YB55 YDG registered?

YB55 YDG is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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