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NV12 VTU

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,607 mi
Last recorded52,607 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 VTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 52,607 miles

exhaust backbox outer shell corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 44,853 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges, advise Tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 44,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges, advise Tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 40,815 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 40,733 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 37,596 miles

o/s/f window not opening

scratches to screen

Fail 21 Oct 2022 37,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

o/s/f window not opening

scratches to screen

Pass 20 Oct 2021 30,715 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 30,715 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 19,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 19,757 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit on vehicle :0.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 17,897 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 16,186 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 16,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 10,291 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 9,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front small cut in tyre outter side wall also cracking

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Apr 2016 8,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 6,629 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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NV12 VTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NV12 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

NV12 VTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is NV12 VTU safe to buy?

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