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OV62 XMH

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,839 mi
Last recorded147,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 XMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 147,839 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 147,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 144,587 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 144,587 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 144,088 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 138,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 120,831 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust rear box in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Headlamp mounting bracket damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp mounting bracket damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2020 104,129 miles

Offside Front headlamp mounting point broken but not insecure

Rear Exhaust silencer damaged and corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2020 104,129 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front headlamp mounting point broken but not insecure

Rear Exhaust silencer damaged and corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 94,602 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 94,602 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 89,023 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust corroding and damaged

Front tyres wearing uneven

O/S/R Tyre balding on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2017 89,023 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust corroding and damaged

Front tyres wearing uneven

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Tyre balding on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,189 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust back box damaged and corroded

exhaust bracket not in front rubber mount

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,813 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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OV62 XMH is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV62 XMH, 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 OV62 XMH registered?

OV62 XMH is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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