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VX13 PLV

2013 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,740 mi
Last recorded139,740 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Combo84,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX13 PLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 139,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL AT BRAKE HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 139,723 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL AT BRAKE HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 132,875 miles

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

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

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 21 Dec 2022 123,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 115,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped, corroded and worn - pads still good . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 115,608 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped, corroded and worn - pads still good . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 109,191 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,130 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,919 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,672 miles

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2016 71,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

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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VX13 PLV is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 84,138 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 VX13 PLV, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VX13 PLV registered?

VX13 PLV is a 2013 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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