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WM12 USG

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,246 mi
Last recorded112,246 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 112,246 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front DRL'S not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald and close to Canvas inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald and close to Canvas inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 112,037 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Front DRL'S not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald and close to Canvas inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald and close to Canvas inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,872 miles

Front daytime running lamps not working

Nearside repeater lens damaged

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 101,871 miles

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

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

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

Front daytime running lamps not working

Nearside repeater lens damaged

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 85,382 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 85,382 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 75,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,859 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged bad valve damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slight valve damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge amd nail in edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slight valve damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 50,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged bad valve damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slight valve damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge amd nail in edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slight valve damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,798 miles

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

rear tyres slightly worn on edges, two nails in OSR

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 45,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,847 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 USG is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WM12 USG, 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 WM12 USG registered?

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

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