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MV12 XWH

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,341 mi
Last recorded157,341 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 XWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 157,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 139,985 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside headlamp bracket broken

offside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2024 139,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside headlamp bracket broken

offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2023 127,246 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight noise

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 127,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight noise

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 116,321 miles

Front Coolant leak bit of steam coming from radiator ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 104,527 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,147 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 95,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 95,131 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 95,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,042 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,448 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,044 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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MV12 XWH is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV12 XWH, 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 MV12 XWH registered?

MV12 XWH is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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