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WM12 USE

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,804 mi
Last recorded86,804 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 USE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,804 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 86,771 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 84,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 84,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 83,830 miles

Both sides rear bump stopper slightly damaged

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,375 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,754 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,526 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,033 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 72,522 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

brake wear warning wire broken

front tyres starting to wear on edges

oil around engine

suspect brake wear warning lamp on

Fail 28 Sep 2018 72,040 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

brake wear warning wire broken

front tyres starting to wear on edges

oil around engine

suspect brake wear warning lamp on

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,570 miles

eml on

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,229 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 54,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,975 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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WM12 USE is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WM12 USE, 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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WM12 USE is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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