2008 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · FG58 NPE

The Vauxhall Combo passed its most recent MOT on 16 April 2024 at 168,094 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy on paper. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the test history shows a repeated pattern of same-day failures and passes on 16 April 2024 and 22 to 23 March 2023, both at identical mileages with no defects logged. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than escalating mechanical decline. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,339 miles, typical for an 18-year-old van. The odometer moved from 137,317 miles at the April 2022 pass to 145,519 miles by March 2023, then jumped to 168,094 miles by April 2024. That final 22,575-mile year is over double the prior rate and implies heavier commercial use in the last period. The record itself is sparse, with no advisories or flagged wear across any entry. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and corrosion on the underside, sills, and suspension mounting points, as an MOT with no defects at this age does not confirm absence of developing rust. The higher recent mileage warrants a close look at brake discs, coil springs, and suspension bushes for fatigue not yet caught by testing. Given the same-day fail-and-pass entries and clean sheets throughout, verify the vehicle physically matches its paperwork and commission a pre-purchase inspection to confirm the drivetrain and exhaust emissions remain sound beyond the basic MOT scope.