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SB12 VCN

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,947 mi
Last recorded164,947 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 VCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 164,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 164,946 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 153,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 150,784 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 150,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached shocker bracket broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 147,275 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 147,260 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified dpf pressure pipe blanked off to sensor (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at dpf pressure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit wires completely exposed (4.10 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

noise from both front strut top bearings

offside headlight top bracket broken

Pass 25 Sep 2020 143,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 140,421 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box weld split/ no leak and is secure

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,989 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 100,988 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,204 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,043 miles

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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SB12 VCN is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB12 VCN, 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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SB12 VCN is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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