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YR12 YZL

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

268,865 mi
Last recorded268,865 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 268,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 261,780 miles

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 mains, front to rear to flexys. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - main to drum. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 261,677 miles

Power steering malfunctioning Suspect possible rack/ universal joint issue? (2.1.5 (a))

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 mains, front to rear to flexys. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - main to drum. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 247,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake reading low.

Offside Rear Tyre - Slightly miss-shapen + inner edge wear.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 230,630 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 215,179 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 198,597 miles

Front Brakes - Slight uneven brake application.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 183,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre tread depth below 1.6mm.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 169,722 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 143,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 127,960 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 127,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,846 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 84,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YR12 YZL is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR12 YZL, 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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What year was YR12 YZL registered?

YR12 YZL is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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