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AE55 VAK

2006 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,812 mi
Last recorded128,812 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Combo88,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 VAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 128,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,689 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 120,689 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly Brake discs (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 116,009 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 116,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn X2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 104,980 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension wishbone and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tracking Needs To be done

Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 83,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 76,768 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,500 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,728 miles

CORROSION REAR SILENCER

Fail 24 Sep 2015 52,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION REAR SILENCER

Fail 17 Oct 2014 48,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,626 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

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AE55 VAK is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 88,914 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 AE55 VAK, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE55 VAK registered?

AE55 VAK is a 2006 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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