2008 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · AF08 AAG

The Vauxhall Combo presents a broadly stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent test on 12 October 2023 at 193,790 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows no worsening mechanical faults across the available history. A prior failure on 6 October 2023 at 193,785 miles is anomalous, as the tester logged no defects; this suggests an administrative or documentation issue rather than a genuine mechanical defect, with the vehicle passing six days later on recheck. Recorded mileage sits at 193,790 against an 18-year life, equating to roughly 10,766 miles per year and reflecting typical usage for a light commercial vehicle. The DVSA data shows steady annual accumulation: 174,123 miles in October 2020, 179,702 in October 2021, 187,169 in October 2022, and 193,785 by October 2023. No gaps or abrupt jumps appear. The clean pass record with zero advisories across five years implies the previous keeper addressed consumables and kept the suspension bushes, brake discs, and exhaust emissions within limits, though the absence of advisories at this age warrants scrutiny. A buyer should physically inspect structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as a 2008 van with 193,790 miles often hides rust not captured in a pass-only record. The tester flagged no binding calipers or worn coil springs, but these items degrade with age and standing. Verify the October 2023 failure-with-no-defect entry with DVLA paperwork to confirm no suppressed fault. Given the sparse but clean history, commission an independent inspection of drivetrain wear and suspension mounting points before purchase. The current MOT expired in October 2024; the vehicle has been off-test for over 21 months as of July 2026, so a fresh test is mandatory prior to road use.