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FP11 VGK

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,595 mi
Last recorded119,595 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP11 VGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 119,595 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 119,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 118,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 111,118 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Feb 2024 111,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 109,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2022 101,182 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 101,182 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 98,102 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective cords showing and holed

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,542 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,137 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2018 74,806 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 74,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,575 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,255 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,439 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 28,179 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 28,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FP11 VGK is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FP11 VGK, 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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What year was FP11 VGK registered?

FP11 VGK is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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