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FN11 VGR

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,045 mi
Last recorded173,045 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 VGR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 173,045 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 160,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 160,851 miles

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 152,152 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2022 152,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2018 150,674 miles

Driver side Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Driver side Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm

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

Passenger side Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm

Passenger side Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Passenger side Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 133,388 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edged (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 127,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edged (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 119,052 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 119,050 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 109,125 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 109,125 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 79,762 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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FN11 VGR is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FN11 VGR, 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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FN11 VGR is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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