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DY12 GZW

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

198,047 mi
Last recorded198,047 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 GZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 198,047 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 197,634 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 178,822 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 178,468 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 176,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 175,902 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle front bushes both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 155,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 155,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 151,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 142,922 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 142,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working no indicators offside (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 131,715 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 131,282 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective NO REAR SEATS (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH N/S DOORS DAMAGED.

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMITS NOW. (4.1.E.1)

N/S B POST DAMAGED.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 115,317 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 88,909 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 88,909 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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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DY12 GZW is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DY12 GZW, 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 DY12 GZW registered?

DY12 GZW is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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