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VU61 YZC

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,922 mi
Last recorded101,922 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 YZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 101,922 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 101,493 miles

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inside edge

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,516 miles

Exhaust rear silencer is corroded

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

Slight roughness in nearside front suspension strut top mounting/bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2023 96,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer is corroded

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,367 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 89,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corrdoded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 80,142 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 80,140 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 72,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 63,177 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 63,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 54,410 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,070 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 31,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 24,318 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 15,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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VU61 YZC is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VU61 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

VU61 YZC is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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