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DY62 ECW

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,988 mi
Last recorded73,988 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 ECW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 73,988 miles

various bushes on shocks / subframes /radious.

Pass 26 Oct 2024 70,782 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 70,762 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 66,247 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 61,694 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,007 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 57,791 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,781 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 47,354 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2019 47,354 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,011 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 36,378 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 36,378 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly play (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly play (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2016 29,528 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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DY62 ECW is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY62 ECW, 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 DY62 ECW registered?

DY62 ECW is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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