2020 Vauxhall Combo 1.5L Diesel · DL20 EFD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 65,812 miles passed despite significant defects including a severely deteriorated nearside front drive shaft CV boot and an offside front tyre reaching the legal limit. These issues followed a failure in July 2023 where the same boot was flagged as split, suggesting the owner only addressed mechanical components once they reached the point of inspection failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a six-year-old van, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. Between August 2023 and July 2025, the vehicle covered 13,037 miles, representing a steady usage profile over that two-year period. This suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, though the one-year gap between the July 2023 failure and the subsequent pass a day later shows that the vehicle was driven with known mechanical faults for a short period before being rectified. A buyer should personally inspect the front drive assembly to ensure the recently replaced CV boot is seated correctly and is not already leaking grease. Given the history of a worn-on-edge tyre, a thorough check of the front suspension geometry and alignment is necessary to rule out tracking issues or worn bushes. The inspector should also look for signs of early corrosion on the undercarriage, as the record shows a focus only on immediate failure items rather than comprehensive structural maintenance.