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LM12 AOW

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Brown Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

209,463 mi
Last recorded209,463 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 AOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 209,463 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 209,032 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 194,910 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 174,559 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 154,684 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 144,929 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,891 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 106,003 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 106,003 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,130 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,728 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,304 miles

nearside rear tyre low

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

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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LM12 AOW is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Brown with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM12 AOW, 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 LM12 AOW registered?

LM12 AOW is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is LM12 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 AOW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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