2009 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · BF09 ACU

The Vauxhall Combo presents a current roadworthy status via its 15 September 2025 MOT pass at 156,895 miles, yet the DVSA record shows a peculiar same-day failure at identical mileage with no defects logged. Across the available history from September 2023 to September 2025, the vehicle cleared every test with zero advisories on brake discs, suspension components, or structural corrosion, indicating a stable mechanical trend rather than worsening wear. The repeated fail-then-pass cycles without recorded faults suggest administrative anomalies at the testing station rather than latent mechanical risk. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a 17-year-old van but reflects reduced recent activity. The tester recorded 150,189 miles on 19 September 2023, rising to 153,777 by 23 September 2024 and 156,895 by 15 September 2025. That equates to roughly 3,600 miles annually over the last two years, below the lifetime average of 9,229, implying lighter commuting or intermittent standing. The annual test cadence is unbroken, and the sparse five-entry record contains no gaps longer than twelve months. Because the official history flags no defects on consumables or critical systems, a buyer must still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, and underbody corrosion. The absence of advisories does not guarantee freedom from wear hidden during a brief test. Given the two failures with no defects recorded, verify the test certificates with DVSA to confirm the pass validity and scrutinise the exhaust emissions and structural integrity in person. The pattern of immediate re-tests passing with no defects implies the previous owner acted swiftly or that initial failures stemmed from procedural errors. No recurring tyre, wiper, or brake wear entries appear, so basic upkeep was either performed or not captured. A purchaser should treat the spotless advisory list as a prompt for hands-on verification rather than assurance of flawless condition.