2012 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · NX61 AWC

The 2012 Vauxhall Combo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 January 2026 at 67,338 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual passes from 2023 to 2025 also carried no advisories. The single failure on 24 January 2024 at 59,011 miles listed no defects, indicating a administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven halt. Across the visible record the vehicle shows no recurring mechanical or structural issues. The odometer sat at 54,447 miles for the January 2023 test and climbed to 67,338 miles by January 2026, an average of roughly 4,300 miles per year. That figure sits below the typical 14-year-old light commercial norm and points to gentle use or extended standing periods. The gap between the 24 January 2024 failure at 59,011 miles and the 2 February 2024 pass at 59,073 miles covers only 62 miles, confirming the retest followed promptly. No rapid accumulation or suspicious jumps appear in the sequence. A clean MOT ledger with zero advisories across five years does not remove the need for a physical check. Low annual mileage often masks perished rubber components such as suspension bushes, track-rod gaiters, and door seals that degrade with age rather than distance. The Combo's age leaves it exposed to underbody corrosion and exhaust hanger fatigue even where the tester found nothing to record. The buyer should confirm brake disc thickness and caliper freedom, as standing vehicles seize bindings that a short retest may not expose. Inspect coil springs for snapped leaves and check the load bay floor for structural rust. Verify the tyre sidewalls for cracking from low use. The record implies a lightly driven, basic-maintained van with no warning signs, but hands-on inspection remains essential before purchase.