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SL61 YGF

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,428 mi
Last recorded119,428 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 YGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 119,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

wear in both front strut top bearings

Pass 19 Jun 2025 118,950 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 118,950 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 118,022 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wear detected in nearside rack assy

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 116,398 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Top bearing noisy in operation

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

Oil leak in engine bay

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 116,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Top bearing noisy in operation

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak in engine bay

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 114,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing is noisy

Offside Front 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))

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

internal wear in steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2022 114,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing is noisy

Offside Front 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))

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

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

internal wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2021 112,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front strut top bearing noisy

wear in steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2020 111,038 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 111,038 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 109,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856015 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,286 miles

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

both front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 12 Jul 2018 107,286 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,707 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 105,707 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856015 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 102,838 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 96,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SL61 YGF is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL61 YGF, 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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SL61 YGF is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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