2021 Vauxhall Combo 2300 Dynamic TD 1.5L Diesel · DY71 YCS

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend characterized by recurring minor electrical and bodywork defects. The most recent test on 4 December 2025 at 89,522 miles resulted in a failure due to inoperative registration plate lamps and incorrect headlamp aim, though the vehicle passed after addressing the cracked offside rear stop lamp lens and the loose offside rear bumper. This follows a similar pattern from the 9 December 2024 failure at 62,534 miles, where the tester flagged thin brake pads and worn tyres. The repetition of bodywork issues, specifically regarding the rear bumper, suggests a history of minor low-speed impacts or vibrations loosening trim components. The mileage accumulation is high for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 17,904 miles per year. The jump from 62,534 miles in December 2024 to 89,522 miles in December 2025 indicates the vehicle covered 26,988 miles in a single twelve-month period. This intensive usage pattern places significantly higher stress on consumable components and mechanical systems compared to average domestic use. While the records show consistent annual testing, the high annual mileage increases the likelihood of accelerated wear on the drivetrain, suspension bushes, and braking system. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear bumper assembly and light clusters to ensure the offside rear panel is now securely fixed and no longer rattles. Given the 2024 advisory regarding thin brake pads and the high mileage driven since, a detailed check of the remaining brake pad thickness and the condition of the brake discs is necessary. The previous failure regarding headlamp aim also warrants a check of the headlight adjustment mechanisms to ensure they remain stable under driving vibrations. Finally, the frequent mention of tyre wear near the legal limit in the 2024 test suggests the previous owner may have operated the vehicle on worn rubber for extended periods. Inspect the current tread depth and sidewall integrity across all four tyres. Because the vehicle is used heavily, the buyer should also look for signs of premature wear on the suspension components and steering linkages, as the high-mileage profile often leads to earlier degradation of these parts.