2014 VAUXHALL COMBO1.2L Diesel

The most recent MOT test on this Vauxhall Combo, conducted on 20 September 2024, confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy at 182,433 miles. However, the record reveals a concerning pattern of repeated failures at identical mileages in both 2023 and 2024—each time passing one test and failing the next within days. While no defects were officially logged, the repeated retesting suggests underlying issues were either overlooked or intermittently present, particularly in components prone to wear or failure at this mileage. The lack of advisories or remedial work noted in the official record implies either a lack of thorough inspection or that faults were only detected under specific test conditions. The vehicle’s mileage progression indicates unusually high annual usage, averaging over 15,000 miles per year since the 2022 test at 140,584 miles. This rate is aggressive for a vehicle of this age, suggesting either commercial or intensive private use. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests—covering 27,050 miles in just over a year—further underscores this trend, with no intermediate maintenance or MOT activity recorded. Such mileage accumulation typically accelerates wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake calipers, and drivetrain components, though the absence of failures in 2022 suggests these systems were functional at that point. Given the repeated retesting without documented faults, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry, particularly the rear bushes and coil springs, which are common failure points at this mileage. The brakes, while not explicitly failed, may exhibit uneven wear or binding—common in vehicles with high mileage and inconsistent maintenance. Structural integrity should also be scrutinised, especially around wheel arches and sills, where corrosion can compromise safety without always being visible. The repeated MOT retests warrant close examination of the vehicle’s electronic systems, as intermittent faults may trigger test failures without leaving permanent damage. Independent verification of service history beyond the MOT record is strongly advised.