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YC61 VKN

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,362 mi
Last recorded135,362 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 VKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 135,362 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 135,362 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 130,357 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 130,344 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 121,822 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 112,359 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 112,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,599 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 103,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 95,640 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Jan 2020 95,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all so out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front outer cv boot clip snaped

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Jan 2020 95,548 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Nearside anti -roll bar bush clamp (bolts) are loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside boot clip missing at driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear silencer mounting is missing, this has caused silencer to fracture near pipe weld (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front plate is badly damaged / split / sharp edges exposed (0.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear plate is badly deteriorated & delaminated (0.1 (d))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Nearside RBT shows brake disc is warped / pulsing can also be felt at brake pedal (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering arm deformed Offside arm is bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Offside front linkage broken at ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside rear tyre casing is out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads approx 3mm of friction material remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wiper worn & starting to smear

Lower engine mounting (bush bonding) is detached / bush is loose within its housing

Nearside front & Offside front lower ball joint boots are deteriorated & weeping grease

Nearside rear lamp cluster lens is cracked

Offside rear tyre inner tread depth is getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,430 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 87,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 74,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,867 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,932 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 64,932 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,541 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,098 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 41,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs lipped

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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YC61 VKN is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YC61 VKN, 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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YC61 VKN is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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