2005 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · ET05 MUW
2005 Vauxhall Combo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 23 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 109,077 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET05 MUW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2022
- 109,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET05 MUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Combo (ET05 MUW) between June 2008 and July 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ET05 MUW Mileage History
- 24/06/200820,198 mi
- 09/04/200923,949 mi+3,751 mi
- 08/04/201037,879 mi+13,930 mi
- 15/04/201149,871 mi+11,992 mi
- 14/04/201262,134 mi+12,263 mi
- 26/03/201369,175 mi+7,041 mi
- 14/04/201475,066 mi+5,891 mi
- 13/04/201580,429 mi+5,363 mi
- 15/04/201685,138 mi+4,709 mi
- 15/04/201685,138 mi
- 14/04/201789,541 mi+4,403 mi
- 26/03/201892,395 mi+2,854 mi
- 14/08/201994,890 mi+2,495 mi
- 12/08/202097,409 mi+2,519 mi
- 13/08/202097,417 mi+8 mi
- 21/07/202197,718 mi+301 mi
- 21/07/202197,718 mi
- 28/07/2022109,077 mi+11,359 mi
Average of roughly 6,307 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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