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GU13 YGG

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,884 mi
Last recorded170,884 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 YGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 170,884 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 170,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 164,852 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 18 Sep 2024 164,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens clouded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 155,182 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber on back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 155,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Wing mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber on back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 140,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 140,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 123,576 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision rubber missing

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 123,576 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision rubber missing

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 108,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Aug 2020 108,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 100,582 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Fail 21 Aug 2019 100,582 miles

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement 2mm. 195/60r16 99/97H (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 195/60r16 99/97H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,749 miles

Both front day time running lights not working.

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,098 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,911 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
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GU13 YGG is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 GU13 YGG, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU13 YGG registered?

GU13 YGG is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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