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V129 FRF

2000 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,527 mi
Last recorded112,527 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Combo95,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 FRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 112,527 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear wiring is attached to the leaf spring/ possible short circuit

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 112,460 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded near suspension mounting (leaf spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working N/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiring attached to rear leaf spring/short circuit possible

Pass 9 Feb 2024 111,409 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant low

Fail 1 Feb 2024 111,407 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure reflector (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure reflector (4.1.1 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant low

Pass 2 Feb 2023 106,186 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 106,184 miles

Nearside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill rear and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALLFROM COMPENSATER FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened SILL AND INNER SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner arch to sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner arch to sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 102,032 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 101,317 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears on o.s.f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o.s.r across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 100,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 100,604 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,061 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis above leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded rear to rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to both rear body panels (not structural)

Fail 3 Jan 2019 99,061 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis above leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded rear to rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to both rear body panels (not structural)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes up to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 12 Jan 2017 95,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 95,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,463 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 93,462 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 91,535 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and offside rear tyres worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 13 Jan 2015 91,527 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and offside rear tyres worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,688 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,688 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,140 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 82,053 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,950 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,950 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,216 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 74,216 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 70,020 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 70,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 65,035 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 58,868 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,101 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 52,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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V129 FRF is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 95,947 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 V129 FRF, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V129 FRF is a 2000 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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