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WF12 PFJ

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,856 mi
Last recorded188,856 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 PFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 188,856 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Front registration plate damaged.

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing slightly rough. (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Lower sill area damaged.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged (mirror glass cracked) ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension arm new bush slightly damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2026 188,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked. ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill area damaged.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 188,537 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 182,482 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 175,879 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 175,873 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 168,503 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 168,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 159,754 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 159,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 152,456 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 142,259 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 129,823 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever coming up close to the stop

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,811 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 102,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 75,704 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing sign of perishing

Offside Rear shock absorber damp

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

Rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 57,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear shock absorber is damp

stone chips in windscreen within limits

Fail 21 May 2015 57,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside number plate lamp started working during test

offside rear shock absorber is damp

offside rear tyre is getting low, recommend replacement

stone chips in windscreen within limits

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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WF12 PFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WF12 PFJ, 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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WF12 PFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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