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DS12 BFU

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,440 mi
Last recorded196,440 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 BFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 196,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 196,187 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both hazed beam pattern and intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 181,903 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 167,286 miles

Both top strut mounts have slight play

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both hazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 152,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top mount bearing worn

Offside Front Suspension top mount bearing worn

Fail 14 Nov 2022 152,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount bearing worn

Offside Front Suspension top mount bearing worn

Pass 29 Nov 2021 141,042 miles

Both rear load doors have damage but covered with tap

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished on its sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 140,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear load doors have damage but covered with tap

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished on its sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 127,375 miles

Both rear load doors have damage but covered with tap

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished on its sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 127,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm inner rear bush has split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear load doors have damage but covered with tap

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre heavily perished on its sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 112,135 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 96,394 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 89,292 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 81,649 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 73,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil warning light is on.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 73,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil warning light is on.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DS12 BFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS12 BFU, 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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DS12 BFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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