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SV13 VLS

2013 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,089 mi
Last recorded59,089 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 VLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 59,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 52,149 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn on limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 52,145 miles

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

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn on limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 52,084 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 50,238 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 48,406 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 48,406 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 46,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2021 41,896 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 37,602 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,444 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 30,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 25,201 miles

windscreen has a crack but does not seriously restrict the drivers view

Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 20,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,099 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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SV13 VLS is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 SV13 VLS, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV13 VLS registered?

SV13 VLS is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is SV13 VLS safe to buy?

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