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VU62 YWJ

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,383 mi
Last recorded164,383 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 164,383 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Apr 2025 157,997 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 151,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 144,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 140,311 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 138,250 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 133,456 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 131,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 123,744 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 123,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 101,339 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,387 miles

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 YWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VU62 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

VU62 YWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for VU62 YWJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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