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BT61 GWF

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,337 mi
Last recorded171,337 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 GWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 171,337 miles

Front tyres just rubbing inner wheel archs

Pass 8 Jan 2025 157,505 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2025 157,500 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 146,199 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 146,195 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 140,641 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 140,631 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both (7.1.2 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 133,410 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 126,626 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 126,622 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 112,366 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 112,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 86,529 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 86,529 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,416 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 70,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,615 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 52,615 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and at 3mm across the rest of tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel flap missing

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,308 miles

Front discs corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 46,308 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front discs corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,353 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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BT61 GWF is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 86,024 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 BT61 GWF, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BT61 GWF registered?

BT61 GWF is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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