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DY12 RNU

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,078 mi
Last recorded135,078 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 RNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 135,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 129,048 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 129,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 125,260 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front tyre has a foreign object inside tyre noticed while spinning tyre while vehicle was jacked up.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper strut mount/bearing slightly seized found on lock to lock turning.

Fail 8 Aug 2023 125,257 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure front hanger on silencer box missing rubber hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front tyre has a foreign object inside tyre noticed while spinning tyre while vehicle was jacked up.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper strut mount/bearing slightly seized found on lock to lock turning.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 119,128 miles

Offside Front top strut mount bearing part siezed noisy on lock to lock test

Fail 12 Sep 2022 119,125 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front top strut mount bearing part siezed noisy on lock to lock test

Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,582 miles

Offside Front Upper strut bearing slightly seized found on lock to lock turning.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 20 Oct 2021 116,582 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not park at lower area on windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer outer cover insecure and hanging down from vehicle. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut bearing slightly seized found on lock to lock turning.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,352 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 113,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 102,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 102,635 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,931 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,727 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 62,898 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 54,272 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 54,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY12 RNU, 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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DY12 RNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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