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WV11 ZBU

2011 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,902 mi
Last recorded92,902 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 92,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 92,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 86,835 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 86,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 80,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 80,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 76,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 76,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 72,471 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 72,471 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at exhaust flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 72,321 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 65,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 65,178 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 60,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexable joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,940 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,867 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 44,855 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 38,863 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,009 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 25,009 miles

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

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 ZBU is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

WV11 ZBU is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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