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YE61 FGU

2011 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,403 mi
Last recorded163,403 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Combo77,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 FGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 163,403 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 129,753 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 129,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 128,051 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 128,051 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 127,808 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Fail 23 Sep 2020 127,808 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner arm + gaiter not held securely (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3mm

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 111,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 111,776 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 97,293 miles

Rear Rear exhaust corroded and poor condition.....

Fail 6 Apr 2018 97,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters Rear plate poor condition....... (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear exhaust corroded and poor condition.....

Pass 1 Apr 2017 79,128 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 79,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn on inner track....... (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Badly worn on inner track...... (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both aims very high...... (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,446 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 62,372 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 62,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,374 miles

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

n/s/f tyre feathered inside edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 48,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre feathered inside edge

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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YE61 FGU is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YE61 FGU, 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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YE61 FGU is a 2011 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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