2007 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · CV57 EZR

The Vauxhall Combo presents as roadworthy at its most recent examination. The tester passed the van on 4 November 2025 at 144,179 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend is stable across the usable history. Prior to that clean result, the vehicle cleared the 15 November 2024 test at 140,488 miles, also with no advisories. The owner addressed whatever prompted the two earlier failures without leaving outstanding faults on the subsequent passes. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 2007 light commercial. The records show 136,427 miles on 13 October 2023, rising to 140,488 by 15 November 2024 and 144,179 by 4 November 2025, an average of roughly 3,800 miles across each twelve-month span. The DVSA data is sparse, with only five entries and two of those being same-week failure-and-pass pairs in October 2023 and October 2024. The repeated failure-then-pass pattern within days suggests the tester found a minor, easily corrected item rather than structural neglect, though the absence of listed defects on those failure lines prevents precise diagnosis. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the van's nineteen-year age and 144,179 miles. The clean MOT sheets mean no corrosion, exhaust emissions breaches, or binding calipers were formally flagged, but the records offer no visibility of worn consumables between tests. Verify the bodywork and subframe for structural rust, as the Combo platform suffers chassis rot in damp conditions once paint protection fails. Given the two unexplained failures in 2023 and 2024, confirm with the seller what work was carried out in those short gaps. The lack of advisories on the passes implies basic upkeep was maintained, yet the sparse history leaves mechanical condition between tests unverified. A pre-purchase check of tyre tread depth and wiper function remains sensible despite no flags in the official record.