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VU62 YTV

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,917 mi
Last recorded123,917 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 YTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 123,917 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 118,664 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 118,662 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,179 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 114,177 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 109,944 miles

Injector seal leaking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 109,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Injector seal leaking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 105,352 miles

advise handbrake in need of adjustment

Fail 21 Jul 2021 105,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise handbrake in need of adjustment

Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,171 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,867 miles

advise handbrake in need of adjustment

Fail 11 Jul 2019 85,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise handbrake in need of adjustment

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,120 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 76,093 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,645 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,731 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VU62 YTV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU62 YTV, 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 VU62 YTV registered?

VU62 YTV is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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