2005 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · ET05 MDU
2005 Vauxhall Combo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 117,285 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET05 MDU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2022
- 117,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET05 MDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Combo (ET05 MDU) between June 2008 and January 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired c”; “Front Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.
ET05 MDU Mileage History
- 10/06/200832,896 mi
- 10/06/200832,896 mi
- 09/04/200942,250 mi+9,354 mi
- 09/04/201057,634 mi+15,384 mi
- 14/04/201057,634 mi
- 11/04/201169,577 mi+11,943 mi
- 12/04/201169,625 mi+48 mi
- 11/06/201280,711 mi+11,086 mi
- 12/06/201280,711 mi
- 21/05/201387,430 mi+6,719 mi
- 04/06/201491,406 mi+3,976 mi
- 09/06/201595,672 mi+4,266 mi
- 09/06/201595,672 mi
- 15/02/201799,443 mi+3,771 mi
- 15/02/2018102,478 mi+3,035 mi
- 15/02/2018102,478 mi
- 14/02/2019106,990 mi+4,512 mi
- 25/02/2020110,737 mi+3,747 mi
- 03/02/2021114,234 mi+3,497 mi
- 25/01/2022117,283 mi+3,049 mi
- 27/01/2022117,285 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,191 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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