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HJ13 GVC

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,991 mi
Last recorded139,991 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 GVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 139,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount rough on side to side locks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside side repeater lens damaged

both headlamp lenes in poor condition advise cleaning

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2026 139,989 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to spin to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount rough on side to side locks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside side repeater lens damaged

both headlamp lenes in poor condition advise cleaning

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2025 139,198 miles

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

Offside mirror damaged.

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2025 139,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror damaged.

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2024 138,188 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 130,482 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 130,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 99,647 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,639 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 69,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,184 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,017 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 54,017 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,602 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,667 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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HJ13 GVC is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ13 GVC, 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 HJ13 GVC registered?

HJ13 GVC is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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