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DV12 TBY

2012 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,305 mi
Last recorded124,305 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Combo86,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 TBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 124,305 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges -- 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 124,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner/rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges -- 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 119,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge -- 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Reversing lamp: lens -- Defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner/Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 119,312 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge -- 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Reversing lamp: lens -- Defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner/Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 113,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

lower steering column u/j has play

Pass 1 Jul 2023 108,417 miles

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

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

Lower steering column UJ has play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 108,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Lower steering column UJ has play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,225 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 103,225 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 96,886 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,104 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight under side corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2020 91,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight under side corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,178 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2018 85,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,262 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 81,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 73,711 miles

Nearside wiper is splitting slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2016 73,711 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside wiper is splitting slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,100 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner 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
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DV12 TBY is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV12 TBY, 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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DV12 TBY is a 2012 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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