2019 Vauxhall Combo 1.5L Diesel · DN69 MVM

The most recent DVSA MOT test dated 9 March 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, indicating that at the point of examination the vehicle met all statutory roadworthiness requirements. Reviewing the broader pattern, the records show two further clean passes in early 2024 and early 2026, alongside a 2025 pass that carried only a minor advisory for an offside rear registration plate lamp issue, which is a trivial electrical item typically resolved by bulb or LED unit replacement. The single failure on file occurred in February 2023 and related to an offside windscreen wiper not clearing effectively and an offside headlamp not functioning on dipped beam; both were rectifiable items and the vehicle passed the following day with advisories for a tyre nail and slight CV boot grease seepage. Overall the trend suggests a stable and reasonably well-maintained vehicle, with no recurring structural or safety-critical defects having reappeared in subsequent tests. Annual mileage over the seven-year life of the vehicle is recorded at roughly 10,600 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a small van of this age and reflects steady, moderate use rather than intensive commercial operation. There is no evidence in the MOT history of either extended standing periods or unusually rapid mileage gain between tests. This kind of usage pattern tends to result in more even wear on consumables such as tyres, brake discs and friction material, but the calendar age of the vehicle still brings time-related deterioration of fluids, rubber components and electrical items that mileage alone would not address. Given the MOT history is largely clean and the mileage is moderate rather than extreme, a prospective buyer should focus physical inspection efforts on age-related rather than wear-related deterioration. Tyre sidewalls should be closely examined for perishing and cracking, as seven-year-old rubber can degrade even where tread depth remains legal, and any date codes visible on the sidewall should be checked to confirm tyres are not approaching the end of their service life. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking performance, since van-based vehicles frequently experience standing periods between work cycles that accelerate battery depletion. Brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been stood for any length of time, and calipers should be checked for binding or seized sliders which can cause uneven pad wear and pulling under braking. CV boots, exhaust mounts, and suspension bushes should be visually examined for splits, fluid seepage or perished rubber, as the slight grease seepage noted on the offside outer CV boot in 2023 indicates this area merits particular attention. On a practical test drive, listen for any suspension clonks or knocking over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes or top mounts, and pay attention to brake feel for shudder, vibration or pulling to either side. Confirm that all exterior lighting functions correctly, including the previously flagged rear registration plate lamp, and verify that the wipers clear the screen fully and that the headlamps operate on both main and dipped beam. It is also prudent to verify that brake fluid and coolant have been changed in line with manufacturer schedules, as these are time-based rather than mileage-based services, and to inspect the service book for evidence of regular cambelt or timing chain inspection at the prescribed interval. With no recurring safety defects recorded and only minor advisories over the test history, this Combo appears fundamentally sound, provided these age-appropriate checks are completed satisfactorily.