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M20 TAP

2010 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,003 mi
Last recorded149,003 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Combo74,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 TAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 149,003 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 144,740 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 144,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 134,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 119,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 119,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 107,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2021 94,630 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 82,585 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber is weak

Rear exhaust silencer deterioated.

Offside Rear Tread cut near inner sidewall and cracking.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 80,055 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Oct 2019 80,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175.70.14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2018 64,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 28 Nov 2017

Back box outer skin starting to corrode

Nearside Front Inner Rack arm excessive movement in ball joint

Fail 28 Nov 2017

Back box outer skin starting to corrode

Nearside Front Inner Rack arm excessive movement in ball joint

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,325 miles

slight play n/s rack arm

slight wear on iner edge o/s front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2014 33,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s power steering arm has slight play

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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M20 TAP is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 74,357 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 M20 TAP, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M20 TAP is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 September 2010.

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