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YT02 PYL

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,159 mi
Last recorded85,159 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 PYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 85,159 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan - patch bonded/sealant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff brake compensator (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing and cable heavily corroded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not within prescrbed area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 12 Feb 2025 83,212 miles

whole vehicle underseal protected

Fail 22 Jan 2025 83,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered throughout. (1.1.11 (c))

Extensive welded repairs. Heavily undersealed.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 82,835 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Over (1.1.11 (c))

Extensive Patch Welded Repairs To Underside

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

Offside Outer Prevent Further Corrosion Of Sill

Rear Brakes Noisy In Rollers

Fail 23 Jan 2024 82,833 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Over (1.1.11 (c))

Extensive Patch Welded Repairs To Underside

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

Offside Outer Prevent Further Corrosion Of Sill

Rear Brakes Noisy In Rollers

Pass 20 Jan 2023 82,782 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Extensive welded repairs to underside

Fail 20 Jan 2023 82,780 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill near B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Extensive welded repairs to underside

Pass 1 Feb 2022 82,582 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Allover (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Heavily Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Corroded In Poor Condition Upper Mount (5.3.2 (b))

Prevent Further Corrosion Of Sills/Underbody/Suspension/Subframe

Fail 31 Jan 2022 82,580 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Drivers Footwell Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Allover (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Heavily Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Corroded In Poor Condition Upper Mount (5.3.2 (b))

Prevent Further Corrosion Of Sills/Underbody/Suspension/Subframe

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Sill Corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 82,335 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/Inner Sill Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.44mm At Lowest Point 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Sill Corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 81,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at suspension arm mount area at lower inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,712 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 81,505 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 81,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 81,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front both brake flexie hoses slightly perished

Front both brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,067 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 80,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 80,587 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 79,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,839 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 78,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 76,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/s/r tyre has cracks/splits across tread.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 74,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 72,693 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 72,693 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 70,355 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 70,355 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,329 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 65,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 59,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 52,916 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 52,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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YT02 PYL is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YT02 PYL, 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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YT02 PYL is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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