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WV11 YLU

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,884 mi
Last recorded75,884 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV11 YLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 75,884 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 75,883 miles

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 71,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 66,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 66,577 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 62,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,868 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 57,868 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 53,088 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,415 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,283 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 38,270 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,564 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,818 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 27,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,990 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 14,139 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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WV11 YLU is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WV11 YLU, 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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What year was WV11 YLU registered?

WV11 YLU is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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