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VU10 OCX

2010 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,358 mi
Last recorded192,358 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Combo74,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 OCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 192,358 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 192,358 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 186,743 miles

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

Front lower gear box mount missing rubber

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Nov 2024 186,743 miles

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

Front lower gear box mount missing rubber

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Dec 2023 180,834 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Dec 2023 180,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed excessive play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Front steering arms bushes slight play

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

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

Nearside Rear shock shows signs of leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 174,643 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 169,046 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 157,980 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 157,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 142,936 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Jan 2020 142,936 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting low

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns and os (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 125,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 112,733 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 112,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,201 miles

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner raised edge, no cords visible.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 92,763 miles

Both front tyres & offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Front brake discs worn, not considered excessively weakened or insecure

Front brake pads worn, not properly visible

Windscreen washers weak but working

Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,763 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres & offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Front brake discs worn, not considered excessively weakened or insecure

Front brake pads worn, not properly visible

Windscreen washers weak but working

Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,690 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,690 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,193 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VU10 OCX is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 74,357 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 VU10 OCX, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU10 OCX registered?

VU10 OCX is a 2010 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 August 2010.

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