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WCU 797Y

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,679 mi
Last recorded162,679 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 797Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 162,679 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 162,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 140,425 miles

Bonnet damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 140,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 124,651 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,581 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 101,581 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,842 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,619 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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WCU 797Y is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 77,110 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 WCU 797Y, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WCU 797Y is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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