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DS61 OWM

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,455 mi
Last recorded191,455 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 OWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 191,455 miles

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 31 Jan 2025 188,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 185,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Emitted light not significantly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake effort low, requires adjustment/repair

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jan 2024 185,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Emitted light not significantly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake effort low, requires adjustment/repair

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 182,625 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

Offside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 10 Jan 2023 182,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front door handle slightly faulty

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged 205/45/17

Pass 7 Feb 2022 176,931 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lights slightly interacting (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 176,848 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Driver's seat insecure offside front seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter slightly perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door catch worn & does not seem fully secure (strong advise)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 170,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 163,078 miles

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

hazard switch slightly temperamental.

Pass 16 May 2019 157,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Low On Edge

Pass 5 Jan 2018 150,932 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 142,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 142,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 118,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 118,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,492 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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DS61 OWM is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 DS61 OWM, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DS61 OWM is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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