2010 VAUXHALL COMBO1.2L Diesel

As of the 11 August 2025 test at 128,460 miles, the Vauxhall Combo holds a valid pass with no defects recorded, placing it in a roadworthy state on paper. The maintenance trend is stable rather than worsening, though the vehicle failed three days earlier on 8 August 2025 at 128,457 miles with no defects logged, mirroring a similar fail-pass sequence in August 2024. This recurring administrative-style failure pattern suggests prompt rectification of minor non-mechanical items rather than underlying mechanical decay. The odometer reads 128,460 miles against a 2010 registration, averaging about 8,029 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial of this age. Mileage crept from 125,246 at the 23 August 2023 pass to 125,929 at the 6 August 2024 fail, then 125,930 at the 14 August 2024 pass, and finally 128,457/128,460 across the August 2025 tests. The sparse record shows no rapid accumulation or dormant gaps, only gentle annual use across three summers. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components despite the clean MOT sheets. The 16-year-old structure warrants close checks for corrosion at sills, suspension turrets and mounting points. Test the suspension bushes and coil springs for play or fracture, and examine brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear. The repeated fails with zero defects in August 2024 and August 2025 imply previous owners may have overlooked trivial compliance details before test, then corrected them within days to secure the pass. Inspect exhaust emissions and tyre tread manually, as consumable wear escapes the recorded history. The van's log points to adequate but not meticulous stewardship.