CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC55 MWK

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi
4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 MWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017

Battery insecure but not likely to fall.

Engine management light on

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever high

Fail 6 Mar 2017

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall.

Engine management light on

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever high

Pass 15 Mar 2016

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

fly wheel noise

handbrake getting high

m/l on

temp fuel cap fitted

turbo noise

Fail 8 Mar 2016

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 broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

fly wheel noise

handbrake getting high

m/l on

temp fuel cap fitted

turbo noise

Fail 12 Mar 2015 89,102 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

flywheel noise

m /l on

turbo noise

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,102 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

flywheel noise

m /l on

turbo noise

Pass 5 Mar 2014

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers park manually

Fail 25 Feb 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers park manually

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,243 miles

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

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

have to park wipers manually

Fail 8 Mar 2013 73,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

have to park wipers manually

Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,526 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 469,676 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 46,829 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,506 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Feb 2009 30,896 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC55 MWK is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC55 MWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC55 MWK?

You can check the full history of YC55 MWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC55 MWK registered?

YC55 MWK is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is YC55 MWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 MWK shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC55 MWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC55 MWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.