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GV12 GFU

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,596 mi
Last recorded130,596 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 GFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 130,596 miles

Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsf balljoint boot detiorating

Fail 28 Oct 2025 130,596 miles

Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsf balljoint boot detiorating

Pass 28 Mar 2024 121,787 miles

Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 121,787 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 114,092 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 114,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 105,015 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 105,015 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,975 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,374 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 83,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,339 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,745 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 73,745 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,522 miles

emmissions too clean to record

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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GV12 GFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV12 GFU, 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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GV12 GFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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