2002 VAUXHALL COMBO1.7L Diesel

The vehicle holds a valid pass from the 28 May 2025 test at 148,946 miles with no defects recorded, confirming roadworthy status at last examination. The maintenance trend stays stable across the record. The 20 May 2025 fail at 148,775 miles and the 22 May 2024 fail at 144,319 miles both logged no defects, and each preceded a clean pass within days. This pattern shows no worsening mechanical fault and suggests rejections stemmed from non-mechanical criteria. The odometer moved from 138,786 miles at the 2 June 2023 pass to 144,319 miles at the 22 May 2024 failure, a 5,533-mile gain over eleven months. By the 20 May 2025 test the distance reached 148,775 miles, adding 4,456 miles in the next year. Such restrained annual use falls just under the lifetime average of about 6,200 miles per year. The sparse five-entry history reveals no rapid accumulation or extended lay-up beyond typical light van service. Despite the absence of recorded advisories, a 24-year-old Combo nearing 149,000 miles requires physical scrutiny of age-prone components. The tester flagged no corrosion or suspension wear, yet front subframe rust, degraded suspension bushes and tired coil springs commonly afflict this platform. Check brake discs for scoring and confirm calipers do not bind after periods stationary. The twin fails carrying zero defects imply prior keepers overlooked presentation or paperwork rather than skipping core maintenance. No exhaust emissions or structural integrity issues appear across the tests, signalling acceptable care of drivetrain and body. A buyer should still verify minor consumables such as tyre tread depth and wiper blades, which the records do not itemise.