2005 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · ET05 MLU
2005 Vauxhall Combo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 25 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 135,007 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET05 MLU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 135,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET05 MLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Combo (ET05 MLU) between June 2008 and August 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 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: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
ET05 MLU Mileage History
- 30/06/200827,547 mi
- 22/06/200934,132 mi+6,585 mi
- 24/07/201042,063 mi+7,931 mi
- 17/08/201151,681 mi+9,618 mi
- 17/08/201151,681 mi
- 04/09/201260,987 mi+9,306 mi
- 25/09/201368,429 mi+7,442 mi
- 26/09/201368,429 mi
- 01/10/201473,037 mi+4,608 mi
- 01/10/201473,037 mi
- 24/09/201576,550 mi+3,513 mi
- 24/09/201576,550 mi
- 07/10/201683,997 mi+7,447 mi
- 22/09/201790,376 mi+6,379 mi
- 22/09/201790,376 mi
- 29/09/201894,947 mi+4,571 mi
- 05/10/2019104,101 mi+9,154 mi
- 15/10/2019104,101 mi
- 13/10/2020107,425 mi+3,324 mi
- 10/09/2021117,231 mi+9,806 mi
- 07/03/2023126,288 mi+9,057 mi
- 15/03/2024131,883 mi+5,595 mi
- 21/03/2024131,963 mi+80 mi
- 08/08/2025135,007 mi+3,044 mi
Average of roughly 6,282 miles per year across 24 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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