2016 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · DP66 YPV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in mechanical neglect and structural degradation. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 93,732 miles, this followed a failure just one week prior. The transition from minor bulb replacements in 2024 to multiple failures involving suspension, braking, and structural corrosion indicates that the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by the MOT rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. The record shows 80,922 miles in January 2024 to 89,307 miles in January 2025, and another 4,425 miles leading into January 2026. This steady accumulation suggests regular use, yet the frequency of mechanical failures in the final interval suggests that components are now reaching the end of their service life and failing simultaneously without prior intervention. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the offside outer structure and chassis, as the January 2026 test flagged corrosion within 30cm of a mounting. Although the tester noted it did not affect overall security, structural rust on a Vauxhall Combo often progresses rapidly if left untreated. The buyer should also inspect the front brake discs which were noted as pitted and scored, and the coil springs which show corrosion across the entire vehicle. These are areas prone to failure under load. The suspension also requires close attention. The nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint was excessively worn and the offside front suspension arm bush previously showed signs of play. Given that the nearside front tyre was found unevenly worn near the legal limit, the vehicle likely suffers from alignment issues or worn suspension geometry. The imbalanced rear brakes noted in the January 2026 failure further suggest that calipers may be seizing or sticking, necessitating a professional check to ensure consistent stopping performance.