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NU61 VYG

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,168 mi
Last recorded136,168 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 VYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 136,168 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 136,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 128,930 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 122,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 116,325 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 116,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 108,011 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 108,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 98,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 92,928 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 86,799 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 86,799 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 79,328 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 68,130 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly castelated

rear tyres slightly castelated

Fail 25 Nov 2016 68,125 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres slightly castelated

rear tyres slightly castelated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,703 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 41,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,751 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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NU61 VYG is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 NU61 VYG, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NU61 VYG registered?

NU61 VYG is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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