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WR61 SDO

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,403 mi
Last recorded137,403 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 SDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 137,403 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 137,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 127,989 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 127,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 117,833 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 117,824 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 110,085 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 110,085 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 102,312 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 102,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,973 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,627 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 84,627 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,536 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,067 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 49,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,939 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 47,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,372 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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WR61 SDO is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WR61 SDO, 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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WR61 SDO is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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