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YP52 ULN

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,899 mi
Last recorded129,899 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 ULN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 129,899 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 129,894 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,438 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (at rear).1 x rear load valve to offside rear flexible hose. both sides front. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both sides front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and inner edge is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in view of bonnet (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible section is deteriorated/corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 117,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear (at rear).1 x rear load valve to offside rear flexible hose. both sides front. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both sides front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and inner edge is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in view of bonnet (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible section is deteriorated/corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 112,223 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired lever stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Coil spring corroded both sides front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated also very slight play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear letters/numbers (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view view of bonnet (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

internal headlight adjust switch is taped over, headlights are not fitted with level devices

reverse lights do not work

service/engine management light is on (pre 01/07/2008)

Pass 8 Feb 2022 105,650 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 105,571 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 98,661 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine wet suspect minor fuel leak / oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2020 90,647 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2020 90,610 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from unloading valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear of brake hose to unloading valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2018 80,665 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 80,641 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Dec 2017 73,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Spanner light on the dash

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 73,604 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spanner light on the dash

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,877 miles

MIL/ spanner light stays on the dash

Fail 10 Dec 2016 66,850 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Hand brake warning light stays on the dash when the hand brake lever is released

MIL/ spanner light stays on the dash

Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,648 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 59,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 52,398 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 52,398 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,559 miles

n/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 9 Nov 2013 43,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,326 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 29,325 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,293 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 27,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,714 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,429 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 20,621 miles

ns front tyre bald on edge

Pass 2 Nov 2006 15,796 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 15,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2005 8,791 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 8,791 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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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YP52 ULN is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 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 YP52 ULN, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YP52 ULN is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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