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VU62 ZXJ

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,092 mi
Last recorded117,092 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 ZXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 117,092 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box delaminated/damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2026 117,092 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box delaminated/damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2025 111,463 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 111,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 106,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensed (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust box delaminating/corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 106,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensed (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust box delaminating/corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,870 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 100,622 miles

Rear exhaust box delaminating/corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 100,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure +worn to excess on inner edge!!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure +worn to excess on inner edge!!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box delaminating/corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,377 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,834 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 82,834 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,720 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 69,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,039 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 58,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 42,675 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,128 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 29,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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VU62 ZXJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

VU62 ZXJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is VU62 ZXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 ZXJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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