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FP12 GWU

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,309 mi
Last recorded104,309 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 GWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 104,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DRL NOT WORKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 104,238 miles

Headlamp insecure BOTH (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WEARING ON EDGE & PERISHING 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DRL NOT WORKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE 185/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 91,767 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,728 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 91,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,109 miles

FRONT TOP MOUNT NOISY IN OPERATION

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 85,824 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S/F TOP MOUNT NOISY

Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,466 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 79,460 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

OIL LIGHT FLASHING DURING TEST

Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,667 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 30 Jul 2019 73,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under body covers

Pass 30 May 2018 68,309 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 68,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 56,483 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 45,734 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 11 May 2015 35,721 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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FP12 GWU 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 68.8%.

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 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 FP12 GWU, 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 FP12 GWU registered?

FP12 GWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is FP12 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 GWU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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