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BV51 VHW

2001 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,242 mi
Last recorded154,242 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Combo95,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 154,242 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges

Pass 9 Nov 2011 138,344 miles

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

gear linkage worn

headlights slightly insecure

nearside rera shocker dust cover worn through from exhaust

starter noisey

Fail 8 Nov 2011 138,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gear linkage worn

headlights slightly insecure

nearside rera shocker dust cover worn through from exhaust

starter noisey

Fail 8 Nov 2010 130,703 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 130,703 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 118,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 118,186 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 118,176 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 118,168 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 104,717 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 104,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 104,708 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 85,175 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 69,758 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 VHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BV51 VHW, 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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What year was BV51 VHW registered?

BV51 VHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BV51 VHW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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