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VX61 HLC

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,145 mi
Last recorded144,145 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX61 HLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 144,145 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 144,145 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 138,012 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 123,930 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 123,930 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 101,694 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,383 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 89,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 85,749 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 85,749 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,000 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,482 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 68,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,881 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,068 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,323 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 36,776 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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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VX61 HLC is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX61 HLC, 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 VX61 HLC registered?

VX61 HLC is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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The MOT history for VX61 HLC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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