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FG62 VLW

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,351 mi
Last recorded167,351 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 VLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 167,351 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 149,037 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Aug 2025 149,037 miles

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

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Sep 2024 142,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 134,400 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 124,874 miles

Corrosion on underside

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 124,836 miles

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

Corrosion on underside

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 113,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,844 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,302 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,978 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Oct 2018 73,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2017 59,523 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 59,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 45,531 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FG62 VLW 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 75%.

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 FG62 VLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG62 VLW registered?

FG62 VLW is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is FG62 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 VLW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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