2011 Vauxhall Combo 1.2L Diesel · FG61 LCZ

The most recent MOT test occurred on 5 March 2025, making the certificate sixteen months old against today's date of 8 July 2026. The Vauxhall Combo presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 240,656 miles with zero defects recorded. A preceding test on 18 February 2025 at 240,627 miles resulted in a failure, though the DVSA record indicates no specific defects were noted, suggesting an aborted test or an emissions anomaly resolved before the subsequent pass. The absence of advisories or failures in the most recent examination indicates the vehicle met minimum roadworthiness standards at that time, though the elapsed period and high mileage demand careful scrutiny of wear components. At fifteen years old with 240,656 miles recorded, the van averages roughly 16,000 miles annually, a figure that sits above the national average and points to sustained commercial or long-distance use. Between the February 2023 test at 231,713 miles and the March 2025 pass, the vehicle accumulated 8,943 miles over a twenty-five-month period. The gap between the January 2024 pass and the February 2025 failure spans thirteen months, during which the mileage increased by 8,929 miles. This rate of accumulation remains consistent rather than spiking, indicating steady, regular use rather than prolonged standing. Despite the clean MOT record, the odometer reading of 240,656 miles implies significant fatigue across core mechanical and structural systems. A physical inspection must focus on the integrity of suspension bushes and coil springs, which will have endured considerable cyclic loading over the years. Brake disc thickness and caliper operation require verification, as high-mileage commercial vehicles frequently suffer from binding calipers and lipping on discs. Underbody corrosion represents a critical risk on a van of this age and mileage; examine the chassis rails, sills, and floor pans for structural rust that an MOT might not yet classify as dangerous but will compromise longevity. The exhaust system and mounting points also warrant close examination for cracking or corrosion given the sustained mileage.