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MW12 PLU

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,596 mi
Last recorded154,596 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 PLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 154,596 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 146,566 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 138,721 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 129,069 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 118,730 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 108,774 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 108,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 97,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,997 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,944 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 15 Jul 2016 54,506 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,318 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,318 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 41,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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MW12 PLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MW12 PLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW12 PLU registered?

MW12 PLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is MW12 PLU safe to buy?

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