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FP11 VHL

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,125 mi
Last recorded178,125 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 178,125 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 174,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 172,414 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slight scoring. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 169,397 miles

Drivers door handle in poor condition

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 169,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drivers door handle in poor condition

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 162,211 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 162,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 140,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 129,462 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 129,459 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 125,346 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 125,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 121,243 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 121,243 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,786 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,073 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,038 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,487 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 53,487 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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FP11 VHL 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 68.4%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

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

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