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VK13 BBJ

2013 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,766 mi
Last recorded50,766 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 BBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 50,766 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 50,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 47,578 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 47,558 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 44,177 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 41,254 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 38,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 35,791 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 33,079 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 28,025 miles

Both front top mount bush bears sound slightly rough

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 28,025 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary non locking fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Both front top mount bush bears sound slightly rough

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 21,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 May 2016 15,029 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 15,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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VK13 BBJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VK13 BBJ, 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 VK13 BBJ registered?

VK13 BBJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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