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YF55 TVK

2005 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,722 mi
Last recorded139,722 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Combo85,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 TVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 139,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 138,687 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 137,190 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 137,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 135,142 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 135,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 130,269 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 125,540 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 123,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 120,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,763 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2017 95,763 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2016 89,467 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,173 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres scrubbing edges close to cords

Fail 5 Dec 2015 81,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres scrubbing edges close to cords

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,691 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres scrubbing edges

n/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2014 72,691 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres scrubbing edges

n/s/r tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,520 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 64,520 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 52,025 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,814 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,745 miles

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,863 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,759 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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YF55 TVK is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF55 TVK, 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 YF55 TVK registered?

YF55 TVK is a 2005 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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