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BV51 UTF

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,835 mi
Last recorded79,835 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 UTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,835 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch area corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 78,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch area corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 77,241 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 77,234 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 76,615 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 76,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 76,135 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,163 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 74,362 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,859 miles

Under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,655 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,213 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,888 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,364 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,190 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,900 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,715 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,465 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 61,465 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,655 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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BV51 UTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 95,631 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 BV51 UTF, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV51 UTF is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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