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NV12 VSO

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,538 mi
Last recorded76,538 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 VSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 76,538 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 69,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 69,635 miles

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))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 64,010 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp lens cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2024 63,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp lens cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2023 60,381 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 60,361 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 55,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Feb 2022 55,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump working. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 48,989 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 44,845 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 44,836 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working INTERMITTENT FAULT (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,894 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,707 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 31,318 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge, no cords exposed

Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,338 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,584 miles

engine running to lean for emission test

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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NV12 VSO is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NV12 VSO, 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 NV12 VSO registered?

NV12 VSO is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is NV12 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 VSO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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