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VU61 YLV

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,980 mi
Last recorded147,980 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 YLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 147,980 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 143,069 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 143,069 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 143,043 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 137,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 131,319 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 131,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 110,423 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 110,423 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 88,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 May 2021 88,891 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,456 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 68,603 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,110 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,199 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,665 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 44,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 35,360 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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VU61 YLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VU61 YLV, 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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What year was VU61 YLV registered?

VU61 YLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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