2008 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · FG58 XOM

The Vauxhall Combo passed its most recent MOT on 7 November 2025 at 176,202 miles with no defects recorded, giving it a current roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick passes, which warrants scrutiny rather than reassurance. Mileage sat at 154,602 miles in the November 2023 test, rose to 164,726 by the failed 4 November 2024 attempt, and reached 175,959 at the failed 30 October 2025 test before the clean pass a week later. That equates to roughly 10,000 miles per year, consistent with typical use for an 18-year-old van. The record is sparse, with no advisories or defects logged across any entry, so the data offers little insight into wear on consumables or structural condition. The repeated fail-then-pass sequence at 4 November 2024 and 11 November 2024, then again at 30 October 2025 and 7 November 2025, suggests the vehicle presented with faults serious enough to warrant a refusal yet cleared retest within days. Without recorded defect codes, a buyer cannot confirm whether these were minor items like wiper blades or lamp failures, or more pressing mechanical concerns such as binding brakes or exhaust corrosion. A physical inspection should prioritise structural integrity beneath the sills and suspension mounting points, given the age and lack of advisory history that normally flags creeping rust. Check brake discs for scoring, suspension bushes for play, and confirm the 2025 retest faults were genuinely resolved rather than temporarily patched before sale.