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DG12 ZHN

2012 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,406 mi
Last recorded129,406 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 ZHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 129,406 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 125,008 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 125,005 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 113,640 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 113,623 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 107,624 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,644 miles

Exhaust fumes in cab

Offside Daytime running light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missing (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

drive belt contaminated

injectors slightly leaking

Fail 22 Nov 2021 101,644 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust fumes in cab

Offside Daytime running light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative missing (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

drive belt contaminated

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,336 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 96,336 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,218 miles

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,826 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 80,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,308 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,752 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.5mm

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

gear box oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2017 71,752 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2.5mm

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

engine oil leaks

front brake discs in poor condition

gear box oil leak

power steering fluid low

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,986 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG12 ZHN is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG12 ZHN, 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 DG12 ZHN registered?

DG12 ZHN is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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